Foundation Relations Director: Major Gifts (Arts & Humanities)

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Metro U‑Pass

Tuition benefits

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Foundation Relations to secure major gifts from foundations aligned with the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences priorities.

The role involves identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, and stewarding gifts for research, facilities, scholarships, and endowments, reporting to the Executive Director of Foundation Relations. The position emphasizes strategic collaboration with faculty and philanthropy teams, with an expectation of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong track record in securing foundation gifts and grants.
• Experience in proposal writing and donor stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundations and philanthropic organizations.
• Develop fundraising strategies and well-written proposals aligned with university priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty, Strategy team, and fundraising colleagues to target opportunities.
• Oversee CRM tracking and reporting of grants and donor interactions.
• Prepare timely grant reports and host foundation meetings on campus.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Capital Campaigns

Communication

Computer Technology

Confidentiality

Deadline Management

Detail-Oriented

Donor Solicitation

Fundraising

Grantmaking

Interpersonal Interactions

Nonprofit Management

Professional Etiquette

Professional Integrity

Project Management

Prospect Management

Self-Starter

Speaking Clearly

Synthesize Information

Teamwork

Work Collaboratively

Working Independently

Workplace Productivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Foundation Relations to secure major gifts from foundations aligned with the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences priorities.

The role involves identifying prospects, cultivating relationships, and stewarding gifts for research, facilities, scholarships, and endowments, reporting to the Executive Director of Foundation Relations. The position emphasizes strategic collaboration with faculty and philanthropy teams, with an expectation of