Assistant Director, Donor Relations
Assistant Director, Donor Relations
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 14 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-YNADMINPRO - CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Assistant Director Donor RelationsEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The WSU Foundation builds on the enthusiasm pride and loyalty of the Cougar family to grow philanthropic relationships broaden the base of alumni and donor engagement and responsibly manage assets to advance WSUs mission vision and goals.
As the Assistant Director Donor Relations for the WSU Foundation you will assist in developing and executing comprehensive and effective donor relations and stewardship programs with a focus on developing and maintaining retention of donors that enhance theWSUFoundation donor base. As a critical member of theWSUFoundation you will be responsible for managing communication with donors ensuring accuracy in scholarship recipient impact and endowment reporting thoughtfully acknowledging donors and supporting cross-campus stewardship efforts. You will also assist with events donor relations stewardship and communication tactics across theWSUFoundation including other administrative/operational tasks in support of donor will report to the Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship. Please note that evening and weekend hours may be needed.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
*This position is located in Pullman WA and may be eligible for a remote or hybrid schedule*
Monthly Salary: $4508.70 to $6763.06 In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to organize work priorities and work independently as well as in a team.
Ability to review interpret and explain policies.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with colleagues other university units and external constituents.
Demonstrated skill with attention to detail including checking reports communication and data for accuracy.
Proven ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Highly developed Microsoft Office skills specifically Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in higher education.
Experience working with fundraising and/or 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
Knowledge of philanthropy donor relations and stewardship.
Experience working closely with donors and/or volunteers.
Experience customizing communication templates.
Experience with databases and data analysis.
Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills.
About Foundation: For more information about the great work we are doing and to find our mission and values please visit our website linked above.
Area/College:WSU Advancement
Department Name: Donor Relations and Stewardship
City State Zip:Pullman WA 99163
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Resume
Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need.A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:
Director
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