Healthcare Philanthropy: Major Gifts Associate Director

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

University of Washington seeks an Associate Director for Healthcare Philanthropy within UW Medicine Advancement to build donor relationships and secure support for research, clinical care, and education across UW Medicine. The role focuses on identifying prospects, managing a major gift portfolio, and collaborating with clinical leaders to align priorities with donor interests.

The position emphasizes strategic cultivation, professional communication, and timely stewardship, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in institutional advancement focusing on leadership gifts.
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors.
• Translate complex medical information into accessible language.

Responsibilities

• Manage a major gift portfolio and 75–125 donor contacts annually.
• Develop and implement solicitation strategies with clinical partners.
• Collaborate with faculty and volunteers to identify giving opportunities.
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant fundraising activities and donor privacy.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor cultivation

Stakeholder relationship management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

University of Washington seeks an Associate Director for Healthcare Philanthropy within UW Medicine Advancement to build donor relationships and secure support for research, clinical care, and education across UW Medicine. The role focuses on identifying prospects, managing a major gift portfolio, and collaborating with clinical leaders to align priorities with donor interests.

The position emphasizes strategic cultivation, professional communication, and timely stewardship, with a hybrid