Senior Director Of Development | College Of Arts & Sciences

Washington State University College of Arts & Sciences

Pullman, WA, US
Base: $7,541.56 to $13,750.00 monthly depending on...
Fundraising strategy development
Development team leadership
Major gift solicitation
Washington State University College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead advancement efforts and manage a development team while personally fundraising $2,500,000 or more

Job Summary

  • Washington State University College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead advancement efforts and manage a development team while personally fundraising $2,500,000 or more.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave, medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, training, and tuition waiver.
  • The role requires collaboration with the WSU Foundation and supports the university's strategic development goals to empower students and foster innovative research.

Matching Summary

Washington State University College of Arts & Sciences seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead advancement efforts and manage a development team while personally fundraising $2,500,000 or more.

Salary

Base: $7,541.56 to $13,750.00 monthly depending on level; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including paid leave, insurance, retirement, training, and tuition waiver

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fundraising strategy development
  • Development team leadership
  • Major gift solicitation
  • Donor relationship cultivation
  • Proposal writing and submission
  • Event planning and management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with academic leadership
  • Motivating and managing teams
  • Communication and stewardship material development
  • Advanced degree

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7 years professional fundraising or consultative sales experience
  • 3 to 5 years unit director or equivalent leadership experience
  • Face-to-face solicitation of major gifts ($75,000 or $100,000+)
  • Advancement experience in higher education
  • Valid driver’s license at time of hire
  • Willingness to work evenings/weekends

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

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