Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Director of Advancement is a frontline fundraiser and strategic collaborator responsible for raising private philanthropic funding for the Washington University School of Medicine neurosciences community. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement the Director will identify cultivate solicit and steward major gifts from individual donors grateful patients/families and organizations across departments including neurology psychiatry neurosurgery anesthesiology and neuroscience (basic research).
Already one of the worlds premier institutions in neuroscience for training and research WashU Medicine has deepened its investment with the newly opened Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building known as Fort Labs a spectacular and innovative hub focused on leading the brain science research revolution. The dynamic 609000 square foot space on the Medical Campus houses one of the worlds highest concentrations of neuroscientists -- joining together investigators in neurology psychiatry anesthesiology neuroscience neurosurgery and other areas. With its sleek design advanced laboratories and collaborative workspaces the building fosters interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding the brain and nervous system transforming treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. WashU Medicines Outlook Magazine provides additional insight into the universitys dedication to advancing neuroscience with the goal of changing the world by understanding the brain.
The Director will work with a highly collaborative team of fundraisers focused on the neurosciences and will partner with key faculty to advance the vision and goals for their respective departments.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Through a highly collaborative approach identify cultivate solicit and secure major gift commitments for assigned departments and division priorities primarily from individual donors grateful patients and their family members organizations and select faculty.
- Proactively partner with faculty and the prospect research team to identify new prospects develop fundraising strategies and engage donors who are capable of making gifts of $100000 or more.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the research teaching and patient care components of assigned department and division priorities in order to effectively articulate the case for support for funding priorities.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen leverage and engage physicians scientists and volunteers in meaningful ways.
- Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director and newly created neurosciences team to significantly increase support for the neurosciences through creative and entrepreneurial approaches.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of HIPAA.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
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Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Drivers License:
A drivers license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
This position is located in St. Louis MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $84200 - $115000.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Masters degree
Certifications:
No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Adaptability Analyze Information Capital Campaigns Computer Technology Confidentiality Deadline Management Detail-Oriented Donor Solicitation Donor Stewardship Fundraising Interpersonal Interactions Major Gifts Fundraising Oral Communications Professional Integrity Publications Production Receptive to Feedback Sound Judgment Speaking Clearly Synthesize Information Targeted Communications Team Collaboration Teamwork Work Collaboratively Written Communication
Grade
G15
Salary Range
$84200.00 - $148500.00 / Annually
The 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
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Accommodation
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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
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.
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