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 solicitation of $100,000+ gifts
The Senior Director of Development will lead the College of Arts & Sciences' advancement efforts with a personal fundraising responsibility of $2,500,000 or more

Job Summary

  • The Senior Director of Development will lead the College of Arts & Sciences' advancement efforts with a personal fundraising responsibility of $2,500,000 or more.
  • This role requires developing strategies for annual giving, major gift development, and cultivating donors through face-to-face solicitations.
  • Washington State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans, and employee tuition waivers.

Matching Summary

The Senior Director of Development will lead the College of Arts & Sciences' advancement efforts with a personal fundraising responsibility of $2,500,000 or more.

Salary

Director 3: $8,338.26 to $13,750.00 monthly; Director 2: $7,541.56 to $11,795.78 monthly; Benefits include paid leave, insurance, retirement, and tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years professional fundraising experience
  • 5 years unit director leadership experience
  • Face-to-face solicitation 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 leadership
  • Demonstrated success soliciting gifts of $100,000+
  • Must have valid driver's license at time of hire
  • US citizenship or lawful authorization required

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or lawfully authorized non-US citizen

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