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 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.
  • This position requires a personal fundraising responsibility of $2,500,000 or more and involves cultivating donors through various channels including annual giving and planned gifts.
  • WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid sick leave, medical insurance, retirement plans, and an employee tuition waiver.

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 solicitation of $100,000+ gifts
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Experience closing major gifts over $500,000
  • Advanced degree in related field
  • Proven experience motivating teams
  • Prior academic leadership collaboration
  • Ability to plan fundraising projects from conception

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7 years progressively responsible fundraising experience
  • Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of experience
  • Must have valid driver's license at time of hire
  • Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be US citizen or lawfully authorized non-US citizen

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