Senior Director, Major Gifts & Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and holidays

Metro transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Director of Advancement for Siteman Cancer Center to lead major gift fundraising across cancer programs. You will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors capable of giving $100,000 or more.

Working with faculty and leadership, you will develop strategies, build a donor portfolio, and represent the School of Medicine to high-level supporters, while ensuring HIPAA familiarity and ethical fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6 years of relevant experience in philanthropy.
• Major gift fundraising experience in a medical school or health sciences environment.
• Experience in higher education.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gift commitments for assigned departments and divisions.
• Proactively work with faculty to identify new prospects and coordinate fundraising strategies.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Articulate the case for support by understanding research, teaching and patient care components.
• Maintain understanding of HIPAA and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor cultivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Director of Advancement for Siteman Cancer Center to lead major gift fundraising across cancer programs. You will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors capable of giving $100,000 or more.

Working with faculty and leadership, you will develop strategies, build a donor portfolio, and represent the School of Medicine to high-level supporters, while ensuring HIPAA familiarity and ethical fundraising practices.