Director of Strategy, Parent and Student Initiatives

ROME GROUP; Missouri; On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Director of Strategy to enhance its fundraising efforts. This role involves developing strategies that align with the university's mission, managing campaigns, and engaging stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fundraising and a strong commitment to ethical practices.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance packages

Defined contribution retirement savings plan

Tuition coverage for employees and family

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising.
• Proven track record in developing and executing fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Manage campaign initiatives and maintain prospect lists.
• Prepare leadership for donor meetings and events.

Skills

Active Listening

Analytical Thinking

Business Development

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Data Analysis

Fundraising

Leadership

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

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Position Summary
Washington University seeks an advancement professional for the position of Director of Strategy. University Advancement strives to advance the mission of the university by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends.

The Director of Strategy will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with our organization’s mission and objectives. This role requires exceptional leadership abilities, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of fundraising practices and trends. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising strategy development and implementation, as well as the ability to engage and mobilize stakeholders towards achieving fundraising goals.

Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

School/Unit goal and oversight of key priorities and prospect pool

• Develop detailed knowledge of key program priorities and the University priorities that align with them.
• Manage campaign initiatives and gift tables.
• Maintain the list of top school/unit prospects.
• Develop goals annually for the Division of Student Affairs.

UA Collaborations

• Support relationships across University Advancement for the Division of Student Affairs.
• Drive accountability for agreed-upon deliverables and successful proposal closure.
• Navigate and manage the development of gift agreements and donor expectations in collaboration with gift officers.

Donor Strategy Development

• Ensure generalist colleagues have effective school and program-based strategies for the Division of Student Affairs.
• Support unit-based training for gift officers.
• Serve as subject matter expert for giving opportunities in the Division of Student Affairs.

Leadership staffing and engagement

• Prepare leadership for donor meetings and events locally and out of town as needed.
• Provide strategy oversight for the Student Affairs National Council.

Operations

• Inform staffing and performance management.
• Implement annual operational plans (events calendar, communication calendar, objectives and key results, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office working environment.
• Travel as required to various departments on campus and assist with both on-campus and off-campus events.
• Some evening and early morning hours may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (5 Years)

More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:

• Value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
• Proven track record in successfully developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Ability to operate with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to work with collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.
• Excellent understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Strong commitment to ethical fundraising practices and a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Track record of effectively leading and inspiring teams to achieve fundraising goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree
• Work Experience: Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Or A Related Role (4 Years)
• Skills: Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Confidentiality, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Decision Making, Fundraising, Fundraising Software, High-Integrity, Leadership, Motivating Teams, Nonprofit Fundraising, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Professional Integrity, Project Leadership, Project Management Leadership, Sales Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Team Mentorship, Work Collaboratively, Written Communication

Hiring Range
$84,200.00 – $115,000.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one’s qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please [e-mail] call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Personal

• 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%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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