Assistant Dean for Development & External Relations (Chief Advancement Officer)

For over 160 years the University of Washingtonhas beena hub for learning innovation problemsolvingand community building.Supportingthislegacy andimportantpublic missionwith the goal ofmakingthe UW the worlds greatest public university as measured by positive impactguides everything we do inUniversity Advancement.

The Evans School of Public Policy& Governanceisranked#8in the nation and #2 among public universities. Its purpose is to inspire public service and democratize public policy by advancing a mission of educating leaders generating knowledgeand hosting communities to co-create solutions to pressing societal problems.This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences andexpertiseof our team members allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their uniquetalentsas we strive to achieve our shared goals.

The Evans School of Public Policy & Governancehas an exciting opening for an Assistant Dean for Development & External Relations.This is a full-timepermanent position.

The Assistant Dean for Development & External Relations provides strategic leadership to advance the Evans Schools purpose and mission in ways that embody theSchoolscore values of equity courage and service.The primary responsibility of this role is to maximize meaningful fundraising stakeholder engagementcommunicationsand strategic opportunities in ways that further enhance the Evan Schools impact.Working in close partnership with the Dean and senior leadership the Assistant Dean provides strategic oversight of advancement functions including philanthropic development marketing and communications and external relations to foster meaningfullifelong engagementbetween theSchooland its donorsalumniand community members.

The Assistant Dean supervises the Director of Development and the Director of Marketing & Communications and leads engagement with key constituencies including alumni donors volunteers philanthropic and civic leaders and internal University stakeholders in alignment with theSchoolspriorities.

What You Will Do:

Strategic Leadership and Team Management

• Provide strategic oversight of theSchoolscomprehensive advancement program including annualmajorand planned giving; corporate and foundation relations; stewardship and donor recognition; alumni relations and programming; and School-wide marketingcommunicationsand external relations.

• Collaborate with central University Advancement and campus partners to secure private support and advance the Schools priorities.

• In partnership with the Dean and Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) leadership cultivate and strengthen relationships with philanthropic nonprofit publicand business partners topromotetheSchoolsrole as a hub for public impact research and solutions.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to theSchoolsleadership team ensuring advancement efforts are aligned withboth the UW and Evans Schoolsmissionand priorities.

• Collaborate with cross-campus development peers to share best practices and advance coordinated effective fundraising strategies.

Frontline Fundraising

• Lead and support the development teamsqualification cultivationsolicitationand stewardship of gifts.

• Manage a portfolio of leadership-level prospects and donors in alignment with established fundraising metrics.

• Develop and execute strategies to grow and diversify theSchoolsdonor base with particular emphasis on major gifts and annual private-giving goals.

• Build and steward relationships with key donors prospects volunteersand business and community leaders to advance shared priorities and philanthropic investment.

• Growand strengthen fundraising programsincluding the annual fund plannedgivingand signature eventsto sustain and expand donor engagement.

• Lead School-wide efforts to cultivate and manage strategic institutional partnerships that advance philanthropy andengagement including researcheducationand community collaboration.

Planning and Campaign Strategy Development

• Partner with the Dean and senior leadership to set annual advancement goalsprioritiesand strategies.

• Assess advancement programs through data analysis and reporting.

• In collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Schools and Colleges and central University Advancementcolleagues lead campaign planning efforts including infrastructure development volunteer engagement prospect prioritization internalcoordinationand case development aligned with School and University priorities.

• Develop and manage a strategic donor pipeline advancing community-centered fundraising and cultivating relationships with alumnipolicymakersand philanthropic partners.

Program Leadership & External Relations

• Partner with the Director of Marketing & Communications to set and execute annual communications and engagement strategies aligned with School and University priorities.

• Collaborate with EPIC leadershipand federalstateand local officials to develop signature programs that engage communities in addressing complex public challenges.

• Monitor legislative and public policy priorities in coordination with UW State Relations to inform Schoolstrategy andengagement activities.

• Strengthen relationships with alumni and volunteers ensuring alignment with the Universityof WashingtonAlumni Association and provide strategic oversight of the Schools Ambassadors program.

• Oversee high-impact events and public programs that advance theSchoolsmission and public visibility providing guidance on messagingspeakersand cross-partner leverage.

• Lead and manage the Deans Council partnering with the Chair and internal staff to ensure effective governancecommunicationand engagement.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated success as an inclusive strategic leader with the ability to set and communicate a clear long-term vision that inspires staffvolunteersand partners and drives organizational impact.

• Deep understanding of advancement principles including fundraising alumnirelationsand donor engagement.

• Proven ability to deliver results in a complex environment by setting priorities exercising soundjudgmentand managing multiple initiatives with accountability and initiative.

• Strong storytelling and communication skills with a creative approach to design and conveying institutional impact.

• Experience leading and coaching direct reports.

• Experience designingimplementingand overseeing programs that advance organizational goals.

What You Can Expect:

• Hybrid schedule ofatleast three days in the Seattle office.

• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as necessary on short or limited notice.

• Ability to travel when necessary. Frequent local travel is expected.