Strategic Advancement Director, Sam Fox School

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis's University Advancement seeks an Executive Director of Advancement to lead the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Philanthropic Strategy team. The role sets fundraising strategy, oversees donor engagement, and partners with school leadership to advance campaign goals.

Based in St. Louis, the Executive Director will manage a team of advancement professionals, guide major gifts solicitation, coordinate with Corporate and Foundations Relations, and serve as a

Qualifications

• Record of significant achievement in major gifts and development of sophisticated strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Dean on all advancement activities.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Sam Fox School faculty and staff.
• Oversee the Sam Fox School prospect pool development and management with UA colleagues.
• Direct the volunteer strategy for boards and committees to support annual fund goals.
• Develop and execute donor strategies and guide gift officers accordingly.
• Staff key academic and school events as a representative of University Advancement.
• Oversee fund administration for the Sam Fox School and advise on donor expectations.

Skills

Major Gifts Fundraising

Strategic Planning

Leadership

CRM

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis's University Advancement seeks an Executive Director of Advancement to lead the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Philanthropic Strategy team. The role sets fundraising strategy, oversees donor engagement, and partners with school leadership to advance campaign goals.

Based in St. Louis, the Executive Director will manage a team of advancement professionals, guide major gifts solicitation, coordinate with Corporate and Foundations Relations, and serve as a