Executive Director Of Individual Giving, Medical Advancement - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, MO, US
Base pyy is commensurate with experience; not spec...
8 years relevant fundraising experience
Leadership of frontline fundraising professionals
Developing comprehensive individual giving strategies
The Executive Director will serve as the strategic leader responsible for driving sustainable growth in annual and leadership-level philanthropy among grateful patients and friends

Job Summary

  • The Executive Director will serve as the strategic leader responsible for driving sustainable growth in annual and leadership-level philanthropy among grateful patients and friends.
  • This role involves building and leading a team of Associate Directors, Assistant Directors, and administrative staff while establishing clear performance metrics and data-informed segmentation strategies.
  • Candidates will benefit from competitive health insurance packages, up to 22 days of vacation, and a defined contribution retirement savings plan starting at 7%.

Matching Summary

The Executive Director will serve as the strategic leader responsible for driving sustainable growth in annual and leadership-level philanthropy among grateful patients and friends.

Salary

Base pay is commensurate with experience; Not specified; Benefits include up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan starting at 7%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8 years relevant fundraising experience
  • Leadership of frontline fundraising professionals
  • Developing comprehensive individual giving strategies
  • Managing performance metrics and data segmentation
  • Cultivating major gift donors and prospects

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in matrixed academic medical center
  • Knowledge of planned giving vehicles
  • Ability to articulate mission of School of Medicine
  • Collaboration with diverse constituencies
  • Ambition for accelerated organizational evolution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 8 years relevant fundraising experience
  • 10 years leadership experience preferred
  • Major gift campaign experience preferred
  • No specific certification or license required

Work Rights

Not specified

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