Development Director II - Major Gifts & Fundraising

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Training and development

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Director of Development 2 for the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication to drive fundraising goals through major gifts, annual giving, and planned gifts.

The role involves extensive travel in Washington and the Pacific Northwest, building donor relationships, developing proposals, and managing projects to secure gifts ranging from $10,000 and up.

Full-time, 12-month position with a comprehensive benefits package. Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including one year of full-time fundraising experience with face-to-face gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate and steward donor relationships.
• Understanding of proposal development and fundraising principles; event planning experience.
• Must have or obtain a valid driver’s license; evening/weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct outreach to promote understanding of the college’s activities and research to cultivate donors.
• Secure major gifts and solicitations; target 5–15 gifts or pledges.
• Travel extensively within Washington and Pacific Northwest; meet fundraising goals of $250,000 annually.
• Develop proposals, manage projects, and translate research into donor-friendly language.

Skills

Face-to-face fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Event planning

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (substitution for up to 1 year)

Tools

Alumni/donor databases

Job description

Washington State University seeks a Director of Development 2 for the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication to drive fundraising goals through major gifts, annual giving, and planned gifts.

The role involves extensive travel in Washington and the Pacific Northwest, building donor relationships, developing proposals, and managing projects to secure gifts ranging from $10,000 and up.

Full-time, 12-month position with a comprehensive benefits package. Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.