ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
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 faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission-with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact-guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.
The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University's reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.
The College of the Environment has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Development. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The Associate Director for Advancement (ADOA) is responsible for assisting in the planning, strategy-setting and execution of philanthropic activities for the College of the Environment. They will focus on increasing private support - for current use, endowment and capital purposes - for the benefit of the College's students, faculty, staff and programs.
This role will work closely with the Senior Director for Advancement, the Associate Dean for Advancement, and University Advancement and unit colleagues to identify, engage and solicit prospective major gift donors. The ADOA will oversee the fundraising program for one or more academic departments.
What You Will Do:
Frontline Fundraising (60%)
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with an emphasis on top 25 prospects. Develop and implement an engagement, solicitation and stewardship strategy for each assigned prospect, with an emphasis on lead prospects for emerging campaign initiatives.
Work closely with unit colleagues as well as colleagues in Regional and International Giving, Principal Gifts, Planned Giving, and Corporate & Foundation Relations to prepare and execute engagement and solicitation strategies for assigned prospects.
Partner with the Corporate and Foundation Relations team to frame the strategy, solicitation and stewardship of philanthropic grants aligned with key College areas.
Keep accurate and complete records using the UW's donor database and ensure donors receive appropriate and timely acknowledgements for their gifts.
Prepare written and verbal proposals, case statements, concept/informational materials, endowment agreements, gift illustrations and other materials needed to secure gifts and grants.
Strategy Development (20%)
Provide strategic leadership and support to assigned academic units, including designing and implementing strategies and efforts to sustain and increase major gift and alumni support.
Coordinate the participation of administrators, academic leaders, volunteers and development staff in fundraising strategies, efforts and events.
Develop and implement strategies to engage diverse communities and individuals, including volunteer opportunities and cultivating private support.
Program Development and Management (20%)
Create an annual personalized work plan for accomplishing specific goals and objectives in coordination with the College's articulated goals and priorities. Provide regular reports noting progress and challenges.
Participate in the improvement and development of policies and procedures relating to the Advancement program.
Collaborate with the College's Advancement colleagues, including the Marketing & Communications team, in the creation of marketing materials targeting a diverse range of constituents, with emphasis on major gift prospects and opinion leaders.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree and five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional development/advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
Fundraising experience, preferably in a higher education setting. Experience in securing major gifts and grants that support environmental science and policy initiatives is a plus.
General knowledge of planned giving options (e.g. charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, complex outright gifts involving real estate and testamentary commitments).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
What You Can Expect:
Some evening and weekend hours are necessary, on short or limited notice.
Frequent local travel expected.
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. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your "My Jobs" page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
#UWUAJOBS
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission-with the goal of making the UW the world's greatest public university, as measured by positive impact-guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW's impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.
The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University's reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.
The College of the Environment has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Development. This is a full-time, permanent position.
The Associate Director for Advancement (ADOA) is responsible for assisting in the planning, strategy-setting and execution of philanthropic activities for the College of the Environment. They will focus on increasing private support - for current use, endowment and capital purposes - for the benefit of the College's students, faculty, staff and programs.
This role will work closely with the Senior Director for Advancement, the Associate Dean for Advancement, and University Advancement and unit colleagues to identify, engage and solicit prospective major gift donors. The ADOA will oversee the fundraising program for one or more academic departments.
What You Will Do:
Frontline Fundraising (60%)
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with an emphasis on top 25 prospects. Develop and implement an engagement, solicitation and stewardship strategy for each assigned prospect, with an emphasis on lead prospects for emerging campaign initiatives.
Work closely with unit colleagues as well as colleagues in Regional and International Giving, Principal Gifts, Planned Giving, and Corporate & Foundation Relations to prepare and execute engagement and solicitation strategies for assigned prospects.
Partner with the Corporate and Foundation Relations team to frame the strategy, solicitation and stewardship of philanthropic grants aligned with key College areas.
Keep accurate and complete records using the UW's donor database and ensure donors receive appropriate and timely acknowledgements for their gifts.
Prepare written and verbal proposals, case statements, concept/informational materials, endowment agreements, gift illustrations and other materials needed to secure gifts and grants.
Strategy Development (20%)
Provide strategic leadership and support to assigned academic units, including designing and implementing strategies and efforts to sustain and increase major gift and alumni support.
Coordinate the participation of administrators, academic leaders, volunteers and development staff in fundraising strategies, efforts and events.
Develop and implement strategies to engage diverse communities and individuals, including volunteer opportunities and cultivating private support.
Program Development and Management (20%)
Create an annual personalized work plan for accomplishing specific goals and objectives in coordination with the College's articulated goals and priorities. Provide regular reports noting progress and challenges.
Participate in the improvement and development of policies and procedures relating to the Advancement program.
Collaborate with the College's Advancement colleagues, including the Marketing & Communications team, in the creation of marketing materials targeting a diverse range of constituents, with emphasis on major gift prospects and opinion leaders.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree and five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional development/advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
Fundraising experience, preferably in a higher education setting. Experience in securing major gifts and grants that support environmental science and policy initiatives is a plus.
General knowledge of planned giving options (e.g. charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, complex outright gifts involving real estate and testamentary commitments).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
What You Can Expect:
Some evening and weekend hours are necessary, on short or limited notice.
Frequent local travel expected.
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. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your "My Jobs" page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
#UWUAJOBS
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.