Major Gifts Director, Medical Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Advancement for the Siteman Cancer Center to lead major gift fundraising efforts, cultivate donors, and steward gifts across departments.

The role requires experience in medical school fundraising, strong collaboration across a matrixed environment, and willingness to travel for donor engagements. The position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and includes developing strategies, building donor portfolios, and advancing priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Major gift fundraising experience in a medical school or health sciences environment.
• Grateful patient fundraising experience.
• Travel is a component of the position.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts from individuals and organizations.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Articulate the research and patient care priorities to support funding priorities.
• Maintain understanding of HIPAA and ensure compliance in fundraising activities.

Skills

Major gifts

Grateful patient fundraising

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Advancement for the Siteman Cancer Center to lead major gift fundraising efforts, cultivate donors, and steward gifts across departments.

The role requires experience in medical school fundraising, strong collaboration across a matrixed environment, and willingness to travel for donor engagements. The position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor and includes developing strategies, building donor portfolios, and advancing priorities