Director of Corporate & Foundation Fundraising

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine Advancement seeks a Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations to lead fundraising efforts across UW Medicine’s research, clinical, and education priorities. You will manage a portfolio targeting foundations and corporations, build strategic proposals, and collaborate with faculty and leaders to secure multi-million gifts.

The role emphasizes relationship building, travel for donor meetings, and cross-team coordination, with a hybrid schedule in Seattle and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five+ years of progressive experience in institutional advancement.
• Experience in corporate and foundation relations or corporate social responsibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate and foundation prospects.
• Coordinate fundraising strategies across UW Medicine and University Advancement.
• Prepare proposals, letters of inquiry, grant requests, and donor communications with faculty and leaders.
• Maintain prospect and fundraising activity in the donor management system.

Skills

Grant writing

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UW Medicine Advancement seeks a Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations to lead fundraising efforts across UW Medicine’s research, clinical, and education priorities. You will manage a portfolio targeting foundations and corporations, build strategic proposals, and collaborate with faculty and leaders to secure multi-million gifts.

The role emphasizes relationship building, travel for donor meetings, and cross-team coordination, with a hybrid schedule in Seattle and a strong focus on