Director of Major Gifts & Development

Go Huskies; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Tacoma is seeking a Director for Development to lead frontline fundraising and donor engagement across schools, units, and programs. The role partners with Deans, faculty, and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts and ensure timely donor acknowledgment.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, the director will shape fundraising strategy, develop annual plans, and coordinate with campus colleagues to secure both immediate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in development/advancement with frontline fundraising.
• Experience shaping major gift programs and donor engagements.
• Ability to track progress with data and metrics to inform strategy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to ethics, transparency, and responsible fundraising practices.
• Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of philanthropic prospects, focusing on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors for major gifts.
• Prepare proposals and solicitations for gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Develop and lead fundraising strategies and annual plans for assigned units and programs.
• Collaborate with campus leaders and colleagues to coordinate donor engagement and documentation.
• Maintain accurate donor records and support donor acknowledgment and stewardship.

Skills

Frontline fundraising

Donor engagement

Major gifts

Communication

Ethics

Data-driven decisions

Donor databases

Fundraising software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor database systems

Fundraising software

Job description

University of Washington Tacoma is seeking a Director for Development to lead frontline fundraising and donor engagement across schools, units, and programs. The role partners with Deans, faculty, and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts and ensure timely donor acknowledgment.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, the director will shape fundraising strategy, develop annual plans, and coordinate with campus colleagues to secure both immediate