Chief Advancement Officer, Brown School Strategy

Washington University in St. Louis; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

Retirement plan (403(b))

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Executive Director of Advancement for the Brown School to lead strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and campaign execution. You will set priorities, oversee a senior team, and collaborate with academic leadership to maximize philanthropic impact.

The role requires significant experience in major gifts, fundraising strategy, and team leadership, with a focus on building a robust donor pipeline and stewarding high-level prospects.

Qualifications

• Record of significant achievement in major gifts and demonstrated skill in developing sophisticated fundraising strategies.
• Experience leading advancement teams and coordinating with senior academic leaders.
• Ability to develop fundraising priorities and align strategy with university campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Comprehensive Advancement Strategy for the Brown School and act as strategic adviser to the Dean.
• Oversee the Dean’s portfolio and top prospects; guide gift officers with tailored strategies.
• Develop donor cultivation and solicitation plans to support Brown School priorities.

Skills

Major gifts

Fundraising

Leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Team leadership

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Accountability

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethical practices

Goal setting

CRM (relationship management)

Negotiation

Legal/regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an Executive Director of Advancement for the Brown School to lead strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and campaign execution. You will set priorities, oversee a senior team, and collaborate with academic leadership to maximize philanthropic impact.

The role requires significant experience in major gifts, fundraising strategy, and team leadership, with a focus on building a robust donor pipeline and stewarding high-level prospects.