Hybrid: Associate Director, Major Gifts & Philanthropy

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine Advancement in Seattle seeks an Associate Director for Philanthropy to lead a major gifts portfolio and advance research, patient care, and education across UW Medicine. You will cultivate relationships with donors, work with faculty and volunteers, and translate complex clinical and scientific priorities into compelling donor opportunities.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, high-quality donor experiences, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in institutional advancement with donor cultivation.
• Ability to distill complex scientific or medical information into donor materials.
• Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a major gift portfolio with annual expectations of donor contacts, qualifications, and solicitations.
• Develop strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans; prepare proposals and donor materials.
• Ensure fundraising activities involving patients are conducted in compliance with HIPAA and policies.
• Contribute to annual operating plans and fundraising strategy; analyze data to forecast results.
• Travel locally and regionally; attend evening and weekend events as required.

Skills

Face-to-face cultivation

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

UW Medicine Advancement in Seattle seeks an Associate Director for Philanthropy to lead a major gifts portfolio and advance research, patient care, and education across UW Medicine. You will cultivate relationships with donors, work with faculty and volunteers, and translate complex clinical and scientific priorities into compelling donor opportunities.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, high-quality donor experiences, and collaboration across departments.