Senior Director Of Development | College Of Arts & Sciences

Washington State University

Pullman, WA, US
Director 3: $8,338.26 to $13,750.00 monthly; direc...
7 years professional fundraising experience
5 years unit director leadership experience
Face-to-face solicitations of $100,000+ gifts
The Senior Director of Development will be responsible for developing strategies to accomplish fundraising goals while managing a larger development team

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director of Development will be responsible for developing strategies to accomplish fundraising goals while managing a larger development team.
  • Successful candidates must have demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of significant gifts, with a personal responsibility of $2,500,000 or more.
  • WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, medical insurance, retirement plans, and employee tuition waivers.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director of Development will be responsible for developing strategies to accomplish fundraising goals while managing a larger development team.

Salary

Director 3: $8,338.26 to $13,750.00 monthly; Director 2: $7,541.56 to $11,795.78 monthly; Commensurate with experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years professional fundraising experience
  • 5 years unit director leadership experience
  • Face-to-face solicitations of $100,000+ gifts
  • One year higher education advancement experience
  • Valid driver's license required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience closing major gifts over $500,000
  • Advanced degree in related field
  • Proven ability to motivate and manage teams
  • Prior experience with academic leadership
  • Ability to plan and execute fundraising projects

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7 years progressively responsible fundraising experience
  • 5 years as unit director or equivalent
  • Solicitation success of $100,000+ gifts
  • Valid driver's license at time of hire

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or lawfully authorized non-US citizen

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