Director of Development 2
Director of Development 2
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$ 4942 - 7569
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
October 19 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1520-NNADMINPRO - Director of Development 2 1520-YNADMINPRO - Director of Development 2Business Title:
Director of Development 2Employee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University (WSU) is seeking a dedicated and relationship-driven Director of Development 2 to join our advancement team. This role is central to supporting the Colleges fundraising goals by cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and securing philanthropic support that sustains and advances our mission.
As the Director of Development 2 you will be responsible for supporting the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote constituent understanding of Murrow Colleges activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising philanthropic gifts. These efforts may include but are not limited to annual giving major gift development and planned gift identification and this role you will qualify approximately 50 prospective donors secure 5-15 major gifts or pledges open a minimum of 10 solicitations and meet a minimum annual fundraising goal of $250000.
Extensive travel in Washington State the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere is required.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE) permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined at the time of hire based on experience and compensation.
Monthly Salary: $4942.10 - $7569.55 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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.
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 optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience which includes one year of full-time fundraising experience of successful face-to-face gift solicitation of $10000 or more or equivalent experience; equivalent experience includes experience in sales; marketing; public relations; and/or advancement experience which has involved direct face-toface contact with clients customers prospective customers and members of the public. A Masters degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate develop and steward client/donor relationships
Understanding of proposal development and writing fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques; project management skills; and relevant event planning/management.
Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Evening and weekend work required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $25000 and above.
Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.
Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman terms for prospective donors.
Experience with alumni/donor database applications.
About the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication:
At the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at WSU we honor the legacy of one of the most courageous and influential figures in broadcast journalism. Inspired by Murrows fearless pursuit of truth and his deep commitment to integrity our college fosters a culture of critical thinking ethical storytelling and social responsibility. With programs spanning journalism strategic communication and media innovation we prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Our mission is rooted in Murrows enduring belief that communication can shape a more informed and just society.
Location: Pullman WA
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.
1) Resume
2) 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.
Professional 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.
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