Associate Director for Advancement

Job Description

For over 160 years the University of Washington has been a hub for learning innovation problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public missionwith the goal of making the UW the worlds greatest public university as measured by positive impactguides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations we advance the UWs impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride advocacy and philanthropic support.

The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the Universitys reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

The College of Engineering has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for is a full-time permanent position.

The Associate Director for Advancement is responsible for developing and executing strategies to raise major gifts in support of the College of Engineering and its academics with a special focus on endowment and current use funding. The Associate Director will manage and build relationships with a portfolio of up to 125 research-rated individual prospects and will work closely with the Director of Individual Giving to cultivate solicit and steward individual donors within this portfolio.

Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving this position will join a team that values respectful collaboration relationship-building shared equity leadership autonomy with accountability professional growth trust and impact. The Associate Director will manage relationships with key internal stakeholders such as faculty and department chairs.

What You Will Do:

Frontline Fundraising

• Lead the development and execution of fundraising activities to secure gifts of $100000 for the College of Engineering.

• Manage the identification cultivation solicitation and stewardship of majorgift prospects and alumni; building relationships and facilitating connections that inspire significant philanthropic support.

• Build and sustain longterm partnerships and trust by aligning donor passions and goals with the mission and priorities of the University.

• Manage a portfolio focused on majorlevel prospects and implement individualized strategies for each including meeting annual goals for substantive contacts qualifications solicitations and dollars committed.

• Generate and qualify new majorgift and plannedgift prospects through research tracking tools donor data faculty networks and advancement colleagues.

• Ensure accurate and complete recordkeeping and timely donor acknowledgments.

Strategy and Program Development

• Assist leadership in establishing annual goals objectives and policies that strengthen the school or colleges advancement program.

• Participate in creating annual plans that outline goals objectives and strategic approaches.

• Provide strategic leadership in designing and implementing advancement programs that sustain and increase University support.

• Partner on pipelinebuilding initiatives such as alumni speaker series and corporate giving campaigns.

• Evaluate program effectiveness assess progress toward goals and report outcomes regularly.

• Support marketing and communications efforts by editing and proofreading materials as needed.

Other Duties as assigned

• Attend meetings and participate in University Advancement and College of Engineering events and activities as appropriate.

• Engage in ongoing professional development activities.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree and five (5) years of frontline fundraising experience with an emphasis on long-term philanthropic relationships stewarding and solicitating major gifts.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration.

What You Bring:

• Ability to proactively approach work and operate with a high level of independence.

• Flexibility and initiative to manage a variety of tasks and engage effectively with donors volunteers faculty and partners.

• Creativity paired with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Executive decisionmaking skills and discretion when interacting with donors and alumni.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Google Workspace and relationship-management software such as Tandem Raisers Edge or other similar CRM databases.

• Access to regular and reliable transportation and a willingness to travel when necessary.

What You Can Expect:

• Hybrid-work schedule with three days in the office and two days eligible for telework.

• Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.

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

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.