Annual Giving: Associate Director of Development

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving, to lead a portfolio of discovery prospects and drive leadership annual gifts. The role partners with senior development leadership to align fundraising with university priorities and campaigns.

The position is hybrid, based in Seattle, and requires strategic donor outreach, reporting, and collaboration across campus. A strong commitment to Jesuit values and inclusive practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' work experience in fundraising/development, higher education, alumni or customer engagement, non-profit program management, marketing/sales, or similar fields.
• High level of cultural competency including an understanding and sensitivity to issues of race, class, and the ethical dilemmas that may arise from developing strong reciprocal partnerships with alumni, donors, friends of the university, students, and faculty and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse audiences including university leadership, donors, students, faculty and staff, and a diverse alumni population.

Responsibilities

• Establish fundraising goals and provide reports on progress to partners within University Advancement.
• Annually solicit a portfolio of 150+ assigned prospects, securing annual gifts in the $1,000-$25,000 range, using multi-channel tools and meetings.
• Promote philanthropic opportunities and annual giving campaigns.
• Build, manage, and engage a donor portfolio for current and future solicitations.
• Lead discovery visits beyond portfolio as needed.
• Coordinate donor visits with university partners and stakeholders.
• Support annual giving efforts such as SU Gives and direct mail.
• Secure matchings and other incentives to amplify giving.
• Ensure donor impact reporting and proper gift recording.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Project management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Seattle University is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Annual Giving, to lead a portfolio of discovery prospects and drive leadership annual gifts. The role partners with senior development leadership to align fundraising with university priorities and campaigns.

The position is hybrid, based in Seattle, and requires strategic donor outreach, reporting, and collaboration across campus. A strong commitment to Jesuit values and inclusive practices is essential.