Senior Director of Development, School of Law
Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara University seeks a Senior Director of Development, School of Law who will play a critical role in Santa Clara University's efforts to secure resources for its strategic funding priorities and deepen its relationships with alumni and donors. Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Development, Schools & Centers, the Senior Director will manage and maintain a portfolio of 125 major gift prospects of alumni, donors and friends of the SCU School of Law. They will lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects targeted for gifts between $100,000 and $1,999,999, working closely with senior university administrators and Law School leadership and administration to develop meaningful, donor-centered development strategies.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University (SCU) blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition. They are committed to leaving the world a better place. They pursue new technology, encourage creativity, engage with their communities, and share an entrepreneurial mindset. Their goal is to help shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers. Santa Clara is consistently recognized as one of the top universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report named them #59 in “Best National Universities”, Forbes ranked SCU #43 in “Private Colleges,” and Santa Clara was recognized as a “Best Value College” by Princeton Review.
Santa Clara University School of Law is dedicated to developing future leaders in law who excel in their field and are driven by a passion for justice and ethical practice. With an academically rigorous curriculum, they prepare their students to make an impact in a wide range of legal areas. Their mission is to educate lawyers of competence, conscience, and compassion - lawyers who are not only skilled in their craft but also dedicated to advancing the greater good. Since their founding in 1911, Santa Clara Law has built a legacy of excellence in legal education, with a special emphasis on social justice, intellectual property, and technology law. Over the decades, they have grown into a vibrant community of scholars, practitioners, and students who share a commitment to integrity, innovation, and service.
"I am looking for a partner who leads with integrity and impact, who understands that effective fundraising is fundamentally about relationships and mission, and who is energized by the prospect of doing meaningful work within a values-driven university community. At SCU, we value our diverse and inclusive community and promote a genuine culture of service—and we want colleagues who bring that same spirit to their work. If that resonates with you, I very much welcome your interest." — Karen Langston, Senior Executive Director of Development, Schools & Centers
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University (SCU) blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition. They are committed to leaving the world a better place. They pursue new technology, encourage creativity, engage with their communities, and share an entrepreneurial mindset. Their goal is to help shape the next generation of leaders and global thinkers. Santa Clara is consistently recognized as one of the top universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report named them #59 in “Best National Universities”, Forbes ranked SCU #43 in “Private Colleges,” and Santa Clara was recognized as a “Best Value College” by Princeton Review.
Santa Clara University School of Law is dedicated to developing future leaders in law who excel in their field and are driven by a passion for justice and ethical practice. With an academically rigorous curriculum, they prepare their students to make an impact in a wide range of legal areas. Their mission is to educate lawyers of competence, conscience, and compassion - lawyers who are not only skilled in their craft but also dedicated to advancing the greater good. Since their founding in 1911, Santa Clara Law has built a legacy of excellence in legal education, with a special emphasis on social justice, intellectual property, and technology law. Over the decades, they have grown into a vibrant community of scholars, practitioners, and students who share a commitment to integrity, innovation, and service.
"I am looking for a partner who leads with integrity and impact, who understands that effective fundraising is fundamentally about relationships and mission, and who is energized by the prospect of doing meaningful work within a values-driven university community. At SCU, we value our diverse and inclusive community and promote a genuine culture of service—and we want colleagues who bring that same spirit to their work. If that resonates with you, I very much welcome your interest." — Karen Langston, Senior Executive Director of Development, Schools & Centers
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.