Donor Experiences Lead, Principal Gifts

Washington University in St. Louis; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Assistant Director of Donor Experiences, Principal Gifts, to plan and manage Chancellor-hosted sporting events across major venues in Saint Louis.

You will collaborate with SEUC, PST and fundraising teams to coordinate invitations, spaces and timelines, while preparing briefing packets for senior leaders. You will also support personalized donor engagement strategies, oversee on-site logistics, and contribute to initiatives such as Philanthropy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong event planning and donor engagement skills.
• Ability to travel to off-campus locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sporting events hosted by the Chancellor and Office of Advancement.
• Create briefing materials for senior university leadership for events.
• Coordinate and supervise mail house projects, seating, and materials.
• Support donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship initiatives.
• Provide on-site event logistics support.

Skills

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Email Software

Graphic Design

Interpersonal Interactions

Interpersonal Relationships

Learning Quickly

Listening Comprehension

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Organizing

Professional Integrity

Project Management

Relationship Building

Salesforce (Software)

Task Organization

Task-Oriented

Time Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce (Software)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Assistant Director of Donor Experiences, Principal Gifts, to plan and manage Chancellor-hosted sporting events across major venues in Saint Louis.

You will collaborate with SEUC, PST and fundraising teams to coordinate invitations, spaces and timelines, while preparing briefing packets for senior leaders. You will also support personalized donor engagement strategies, oversee on-site logistics, and contribute to initiatives such as Philanthropy