Senior Associate Director, Principal Gifts - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $65,900 - $78,000 (targeted); range: $65,900...
Not specified (likely office-based due to the nature of the role).
Bachelor's degree required
3 years relevant fundraising experience
Strong writing skills for proposals
The Senior Associate Director, Principal Gifts at Washington University in St. Louis is a pivotal role focused on managing high-value donor relationships to secure significant fundraising support for WashU Medicine. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and experience in major gift fundraising, with a collaborative approach to engaging diverse stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The Senior Associate Director partners with the Assistant Vice Chancellor to manage a portfolio of prospects capable of making gifts of $5M+ for WashU Medicine.
  • This role requires sensitivity, diplomacy, and talent in guiding projects to cultivate and steward donor support through complex relationship-building strategies.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, competitive health insurance, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

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The Senior Associate Director, Principal Gifts at Washington University in St. Louis is a pivotal role focused on managing high-value donor relationships to secure significant fundraising support for WashU Medicine. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and experience in major gift fundraising, with a collaborative approach to engaging diverse stakeholders.

Salary

Base: $65,900 - $78,000 (targeted); Range: $65,900 - $112,700 annually; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, retirement plan starting at 7%, tuition coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3 years relevant fundraising experience
  • Strong writing skills for proposals

Nice-to-have

  • Patience for academic decision-making processes
  • Knowledge of major research university mission
  • Familiarity with speculative fundraising concepts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years relevant experience
  • St. Louis, MO location

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