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Medical Major Gift Officer University Advancement


Job Location:

Clayton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Location
ST. LOUIS MO 63105
Scheduled Hours
37.5

Position Summary
The Medical Major Gift Officer is responsible for raising private philanthropic funding for WashU Medicine. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor Medical Advancement this gift officer will identify cultivate solicit and steward major gifts from individual donors grateful patients/families and organizations for their assigned departments and divisions within WashU Medicine.

The Medical Major Gift Officer will work collaboratively with assigned Department leadership to advance the vision and goals of the department and will serve as the chief fundraising advisor to the Department Chair Division Chiefs and key faculty.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For more information on the WashU School of Medicine please visit Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.
  • Local travel to medical campus and off-campus locations.
  • Use of personal automobile required.
  • Ability to travel within the United States.


Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table.
  • Repetitive wrist hand or finger movement.


Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors degree


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to analyze opportunities develop and execute a strategy to secure private support.
  • Ability to articulate the needs interests and accomplishments of the School of Medicine to a wide range of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Masters degree


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Fundraising (5 Years)

Skills:

Fundraising Fundraising Strategies Goal Management Major Gift Development Managing Ambiguity Meeting Deadlines Mentorship New Program Development Nonprofit Fundraising Performance Metrics Proactive Behavior Sound Judgment Work Collaboratively

Grade
G15

Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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

For frequently asked questions about the application process please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation please emailor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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

  • Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

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.

For policies detailed benefits and eligibility please visit: StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race ethnicity color national origin citizenship (where prohibited by federal law) age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability protected veteran status or genetic information.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority