Assistant Director, Annual Giving

Washington State University; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Tuition waiver

Training & development

Job summary

Washington State University Foundation is seeking an Assistant Director of Annual Giving to lead mass fundraising and broad donor outreach in support of WSU Advancement goals. You will oversee a student engagement team creating video and digital donor outreach for Annual Giving campaigns.

The role involves analyzing campaign results, guiding strategy, and coordinating with campus partners to execute donor outreach programs. Hybrid or remote work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to area of specialization and three years of experience directly related to the specialty area.
• Experience in marketing, communications, gift solicitation or public contact work with ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Experience in managing or directing the work of student employees.

Responsibilities

• Execute fundraising campaigns and donor outreach to support Annual Giving goals.
• Analyze campaign results and provide guidance to inform strategy.
• Lead a student engagement team for video and digital donor outreach.
• Collaborate with campus partners on donor outreach campaigns and project execution.

Skills

Fundraising

Marketing communications

Student supervision

Digital fundraising

CRM database

Adobe Creative Suite

Video/Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Creative Suite

Email platforms

Job description

The Opportunity

The WSU Foundation builds on the enthusiasm, pride, and loyalty of the Cougar family to grow philanthropic relationships, broaden the base of alumni and donor engagement, and responsibility manage assess to advance WSU's mission, vision, and goals.

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving is responsible for executing mass fundraising appeal projects and overseeing broad-based donor outreach in support of WSU Advancement fundraising goals at the Annual Giving level in collaboration with, and under guidance from, the Director, Annual Giving.

In this position, you would be the primary manager of a student engagement team that develops video and digital donor outreach in support of Annual Giving team fundraising activities.

You would work with WSU Advancement partners to execute fundraising campaigns, performs analysis of campaign results, and provides feedback/guidance to inform Annual Giving Office strategy.

You will need to have knowledge in best practices for print and digital outreach and may provide guidance and support to campus, college, and unit fundraising partners in execution of donor outreach campaigns.

Additionally, you may manage targeted Annual Giving programs or micro-campaigns and will guide the work of student employees.

This position is located in Pullman WA, and may be eligible for hybrid or fully remote work.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $6,092.84 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position but the hiring range is anticipated to start below the midpoint of this range. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area.

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Experience considered for Specialty area should be in marketing, communications, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.

Experience in managing or directing the work of student employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in non-profit or fundraising work.

Experience working with digital fundraising or email platforms.

Working knowledge of digital and/or print project development.

Experience/knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, or related programs.

Experience working within a CRM database.

Experience in content creation or development.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department

https://foundation.wsu.edu/ Area/College: WSU Advancement Department Name: Annual Giving Location: Pullman, Washington

Preference will be given to candidates who live or are able to live in the greater Pullman, WA area.

For Remote/Hybrid positions, the successful candidate will need to meet WSU’s technical system requirements. Telework positions will require signing a telework agreement. Minimum technical requirements include an internet bandwidth of 4.0 Mbps for upload and download. WSU will provide other technical equipment determined necessary for telework positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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