University of Washington
DIRECTOR FOR PHILANTHROPY
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
DIRECTOR FOR PHILANTHROPY
Req #: 240163
Department: UW MEDICINE ADVANCEMENT
Job Location: Remote/Hybrid, Seattle - South Lake Union
Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible – (2 days in office, 3 days telework)
Posting Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $9,167 - $11,266 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW Medicine Advancement
has an outstanding opportunity for a Director for Philanthropy to join their team.
The
Director for Philanthropy (Director)
shares responsibility focused on securing major gifts ($75,000+) and cultivating donors who have the capacity to give at that level. The Director will work with various leaders and staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospective donors for gifts in support of UW Medicine.
The Director will be the lead staff member generating philanthropic support for the neurosciences and initiatives within the Department of Surgery. In this capacity, the Director will have leadership responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to increase gift and grant support for UW Medicine.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Fundraising Responsibilities - 85%:Develop a strategic major gifts plan for the neurosciences and initiatives within the Department of Surgery. Coordinate the participation of neuroscience leadership, surgery faculty, and UW Medicine Advancement team members in major gift fundraising activity.
Manage a portfolio of 100 to 150 major gift prospective donors ($75k+) with a focus on those individuals with potential of $100,000 or more.
Collaborate with department leaders, UW Medicine Advancement colleagues, faculty, and volunteers to identify and qualify new major gift prospective donors.
Maintain a “Top 25” pool of prospective major gift donors who will be solicited in the next 12-18 month period.
Make approximately 10 to 12 strategic cultivation, solicitation, or stewardship contacts each month to major gift prospective donors.
Develop and present 12 to 15 major gift proposals each year with a target of securing an average of $1 million+ in new commitments.
As appropriate, identify, recruit, train, and develop leadership roles for volunteers who assist with major gift fundraising activities.
As needed, coordinate major gift fundraising activities with UW Medicine colleagues.
Activities in Support of Direct Fundraising - 15%:Encourage department chairs and faculty to actively participate in the fundraising process.
Work with UW and UW Medicine colleagues to develop special events, marketing materials, and donor relations activities to support major gift fundraising.
Prepare annual operating plan and progress reports as requested.
Complete other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts ($50k+).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Values the UW’s commitment to inclusiveness and UW Medicine’s commitment to become an anti-racist organization.
Proven skill in developing a strategic vision and overall direction for complex advancement programs.
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least six years of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement.
Experience with grateful patient fundraising.
Advancement experience in a health care, higher education or research settings.
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Req #: 240163
Department: UW MEDICINE ADVANCEMENT
Job Location: Remote/Hybrid, Seattle - South Lake Union
Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible – (2 days in office, 3 days telework)
Posting Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $9,167 - $11,266 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW Medicine Advancement
has an outstanding opportunity for a Director for Philanthropy to join their team.
The
Director for Philanthropy (Director)
shares responsibility focused on securing major gifts ($75,000+) and cultivating donors who have the capacity to give at that level. The Director will work with various leaders and staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospective donors for gifts in support of UW Medicine.
The Director will be the lead staff member generating philanthropic support for the neurosciences and initiatives within the Department of Surgery. In this capacity, the Director will have leadership responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to increase gift and grant support for UW Medicine.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Fundraising Responsibilities - 85%:Develop a strategic major gifts plan for the neurosciences and initiatives within the Department of Surgery. Coordinate the participation of neuroscience leadership, surgery faculty, and UW Medicine Advancement team members in major gift fundraising activity.
Manage a portfolio of 100 to 150 major gift prospective donors ($75k+) with a focus on those individuals with potential of $100,000 or more.
Collaborate with department leaders, UW Medicine Advancement colleagues, faculty, and volunteers to identify and qualify new major gift prospective donors.
Maintain a “Top 25” pool of prospective major gift donors who will be solicited in the next 12-18 month period.
Make approximately 10 to 12 strategic cultivation, solicitation, or stewardship contacts each month to major gift prospective donors.
Develop and present 12 to 15 major gift proposals each year with a target of securing an average of $1 million+ in new commitments.
As appropriate, identify, recruit, train, and develop leadership roles for volunteers who assist with major gift fundraising activities.
As needed, coordinate major gift fundraising activities with UW Medicine colleagues.
Activities in Support of Direct Fundraising - 15%:Encourage department chairs and faculty to actively participate in the fundraising process.
Work with UW and UW Medicine colleagues to develop special events, marketing materials, and donor relations activities to support major gift fundraising.
Prepare annual operating plan and progress reports as requested.
Complete other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts ($50k+).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Values the UW’s commitment to inclusiveness and UW Medicine’s commitment to become an anti-racist organization.
Proven skill in developing a strategic vision and overall direction for complex advancement programs.
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least six years of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement.
Experience with grateful patient fundraising.
Advancement experience in a health care, higher education or research settings.
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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