Director Of Development - University Advancement

registrar.wustl.edu

St. Louis, MO, US
Base: $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / annually; bonus/e...
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Prospect acquisition and retention
Major gift solicitation
Relationship building with constituents
** The Director of Development at Washington University in St. Louis is responsible for fundraising efforts, focusing on major gifts of $250,000 and above. The role involves significant collaboration within the university's advancement team and requires travel 30-35% of the time. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Development is responsible for fundraising as a generalist on behalf of the university in support of key priorities, focusing on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($250,000+) with a primary focus on unrestricted giving.
  • The role involves working closely with subject matter experts and the Principal Gifts team to identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward principal gift prospects, while also helping to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, 10 holidays, sick time, competitive health insurance, free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees, and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.

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** The Director of Development at Washington University in St. Louis is responsible for fundraising efforts, focusing on major gifts of $250,000 and above. The role involves significant collaboration within the university's advancement team and requires travel 30-35% of the time. **

Salary

Base: $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, tuition benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prospect acquisition and retention
  • Major gift solicitation
  • Relationship building with constituents
  • Collaboration with development officers
  • Travel expectations of 30-35%

Nice-to-have

  • Fostering a culture of teamwork
  • Analytical thinking
  • Strategic thinking
  • Working effectively in complex organizations
  • Positive thinking

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7 Years of Relevant Experience
  • Experience soliciting gifts of $250,000 or more
  • Master's degree (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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