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AtWSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.
Compensation: $63,065.60
Overview / Job Summary:
The Development Director, Foundation is responsible for contributing the fundraising and development initiatives of the WSU Tech Foundation. This role will focus on building relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners to bolster financial support for scholarships, programs, and institutional initiatives.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
Build and maintain a diverse portfolio of corporate and individual donors. Fundraising goal to be set on an annual basis.
Develop and implement an annual fund strategy to grow and sustain financial support from non-major donors
Research and identify new prospects for giving, including alumni and community supporters. Conduct a minimum number
of monthly in-person visits and donor interactions to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
Collaborate closely with WSU Tech Foundation staff and campus partners to create and execute strategies for donor
engagement, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
Represent the WSU Tech Foundation at events, functions, and board meetings to promote the organization’s missions and
cultivate relationships.
Develop and implement donor stewardship strategies to ensure ongoing engagement and retention to include timely and
effective stewardship of donors through personalized communications, updates, and recognition
Lead the research, development, and execution of a cross-campus alumni strategy to enhance alumni engagement and long-term
philanthropic support.
Identify and secure corporate partnerships that align with WSU Tech Foundations mission and funding priorities
Assist with fundraising campaigns, direct mail solicitations, and donor communications to enhance philanthropic support.
Contributes to donor recognition and appreciation activities
Assists in the development of grant proposals
Provides general support to the campaign and campaign leaders
Requirements
Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Needed:
Five years of progressive fundraising, business development, or donor relations experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sectors, preferred
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and solicit gifts from corporate and individual donors
CFRE certification preferred
Strong understanding of fundraising principles, practices, and techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
High energy, creative, and demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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Development Director, Foundation