Director of Major Gifts & Advancement

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking an Associate Director for Advancement in Seattle to lead frontline fundraising and manage a robust major gift portfolio within the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity. The role reports to leadership across Academic and Student Affairs and emphasizes inclusive engagement and strategic donor stewardship.

You will design discovery and solicitation strategies, coordinate with university advancement colleagues, and cultivate relationships to secure gifts of

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Strong ability to develop and execute donor engagement and solicitation strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for proposals and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Frontend fundraising and portfolio management for 75+ major gift prospects, 12–18 month solicitable window.
• Conduct donor conversations, gift qualifications and solicitations aligned with OMA&D priorities.
• Develop and execute donor engagement strategies with budgets and performance metrics.
• Drive fundraising initiatives tied to marquee events and direct gift closures of $100,000+.
• Communicate program impact and outcomes to strengthen donor relationships.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Portfolio management

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

University of Washington is seeking an Associate Director for Advancement in Seattle to lead frontline fundraising and manage a robust major gift portfolio within the Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity. The role reports to leadership across Academic and Student Affairs and emphasizes inclusive engagement and strategic donor stewardship.

You will design discovery and solicitation strategies, coordinate with university advancement colleagues, and cultivate relationships to secure gifts of