The Senior Associate Director for Principal Gifts at Washington University in St. Louis will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and collaborate with various university stakeholders to secure substantial philanthropic support for the institution. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to implement effective fundraising strategies
Job Summary
The Senior Associate Director partners with the Assistant Vice Chancellor to manage a portfolio of Principal Partner prospects capable of making gifts of $5M or more for WashU Medicine.
This role requires strong writing skills to draft complex, individualized proposals that attract transformational gifts advancing Washington University's mission.
Employees receive up to 22 days of vacation, competitive health insurance, and tuition coverage for themselves and their families after seven years of service.
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The Senior Associate Director for Principal Gifts at Washington University in St. Louis will manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and collaborate with various university stakeholders to secure substantial philanthropic support for the institution. The role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to implement effective fundraising strategies.
Salary
Base: $65,900 - $78,000 (targeted); Range: $65,900 - $112,700 annually; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, 4 weeks caregiver leave, tuition coverage
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree required
3 years relevant fundraising experience
Strong writing skills for proposals
Experience managing $5M+ gift prospects
Project management in complex environments
Nice-to-have
Patience for academic decision-making processes
Knowledge of major research university mission
Understanding of speculative fundraising concepts
Comfort with relationship building at principal level
Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities