Senior Development Officer - University Advancement

Washington University; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health insurance packages

Defined contribution retirement savings plan

Tuition coverage for employees and families

Job summary

A prestigious university in Clayton, Missouri, seeks an experienced fundraising professional to focus on donor acquisition and retention. This role involves working collaboratively with development officers and university programs to successfully meet fundraising goals. Candidates should have experience soliciting major gifts and a strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders. Competitive benefits including health insurance and tuition coverage for employees and their families are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in donor cultivation and fundraising.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage diverse constituents.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Focus on acquisition and retention of donors in the assigned region.
• Work with development officers to ensure fundraising success.
• Collaborate with university programs to meet fundraising priorities.

Skills

Experience soliciting gifts of $10,000 or more

Ability to work effectively within a complex organization

Collaboration and teamwork

Job description

* Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($25,000 - $249,000) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. Qualify and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels.* Work closely with all levels of development officers in the Territory to ensure short and long-term fundraising success. Work closely with subject matter experts in the Philanthropic Strategy Vertical to meet the fundraising priorities of the Danforth Campus schools, programs, university priorities, university initiatives and Principal Gifts team to identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward principal gift prospects.* Help to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes, builds individual and team capacity, and ensures that WashU UA is a preferred workplace.* Perform other duties as assigned.* Experience soliciting gifts of $10,000 or more.* Ability to work effectively within a complex organization across multiple units dealing with diverse constituents (school deans, administrators, alumni, students, university-wide advancement staff and key volunteers).* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.Yes. Due to the unique needs of each search, the selection process may occur at different paces for open positions. Individuals are encouraged to apply to all open positions of interest for which they meet the Required Qualifications.Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care.WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems.We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.**Useful Links****Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.**Regulatory Postings**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster(; )