Senior Director of Development - University Advancement
Senior Director of Development - University Advancement
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$ 96000 - 169300
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37.5Position Summary
The Senior Director of Development reports to the Executive Director of Operations and is responsible for fundraising as a generalist on behalf of the university in support of key priorities.The role will be assigned to a Territory based on prospect population coverage needs with travel expectations of 30% - 35% of the time.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Focus on acquisition retention and reacquisition of prospects ($250000) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donors support to major gift levels.
- Work closely with all levels of development officers in the division to ensure short and long-term fundraising success. Work closely with subject matter experts in the Philanthropic Strategy Vertical to meet the fundraising priorities of the Danforth Campus schools programs university priorities university initiatives and Principal Gifts team to identify cultivate solicit close and steward principal gift prospects.
- Is assigned to at least one MSA in the division with travel expectations of 30% - 35% of time.
- Help to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes builds individual and team capacity and ensure that WashU University Advancement is a preferred workplace.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Drivers License:
More About This Job
- Experience soliciting gifts of $250000 or more.
- Ability to work effectively within a complex organization across multiple units dealing with diverse constituents (school deans administrators alumni students university-wide advancement staff and key volunteers) toward development objectives and building effective working relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Annual Giving Complex Systems Computer Technology Database Technologies Detail-Oriented Donor Management Give Feedback Major Gift Solicitation Microsoft Office Multicultural Environments Oral Communications Organizational Change Management Organizing People Oriented Positive Thinking Professional Development Project Administration Prospect Management Receptive to Feedback Relationship Building Salesforce (Software) Strategic Thinking Working Independently Written CommunicationGrade
G16Salary Range
$96000.00 - $169300.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and as applicable for the position other background checks drug screen an employment and education or licensure/certification verification physical examination certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
