Development Officer - University Advancement

Washington University; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance

Tuition coverage for employees and family

Defined contribution retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated professional to focus on donor acquisition, retention, and reacquisition efforts in Missouri. This role will involve working closely with development officers to enhance fundraising success. Candidates should have experience soliciting gifts of $1,000 or more and be willing to travel. The position offers competitive health insurance, generous vacation days, and covers tuition for eligible employees and their families. Join a community committed to making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience soliciting gifts of $1,000 or more is required.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of donations.
• Work closely with development officers to ensure fundraising success.
• Create a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

Skills

Donor cultivation

Fundraising strategy

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Job description

* Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($1,000 - $24,999) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. Qualify and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels.* Work closely with all levels of development officers in the division to ensure short and long-term fundraising success. This role will be assigned to at least one Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the division with travel expectations of 50%.* Help to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes, builds individual and team capacity, and ensures that WashU UA is a preferred workplace.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Normal office environment* Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations- Experience soliciting gifts of $1,000 or more.* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.**Useful Links****Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(; )