Director, Development and Engagement - Academic Outreach and Innovation

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1519-NN - Director of Development 1

Business Title:

Director, Development and Engagement - Academic Outreach and Innovation

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Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Director, Development and Engagement is responsible for supporting unit fundraising and program engagement/development goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote understanding of the Global Campus’ impact and offerings with the aim of cultivating donors and identifying program development opportunities with both individuals and corporations.  These efforts may include, but are not limited to, annual giving, major gift solicitations of $25,000 or more, outreach and engagement, and program development.  Extensive travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere is required.  The Director manages a portfolio of approximately 150 donors, secures 5-10 major gift pledges, opens/plans a minimum of 7 solicitations and has an annual fundraising goal between $125,000 and $250,000. 

This position is a Telework/Work From Home position, based in the greater Seattle, Washington metropolitan area. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years Advancement experience or comparable experience in sales, marketing, or public relations that has involved direct face-to-face contact with clients, customers, prospective customers, and/or members of the public. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes one year of full-time fundraising experience of successful gift solicitation of $25,000 or more, or equivalent experience; equivalent experience includes experience in sales; marketing; public relations; and/or advancement experience which has involved direct contact with clients, customers, prospective customers and members of the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $50,000 and above. 

• Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.  

• Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman terms for prospective donors. Experience with alumni/donor database applications.  

• Experience designing custom programming and/or adult education courses.  

• Experience working for a college or university.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Academic Outreach and Innovation
Department Name: Global Campus
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA
Department Link: Academic Outreach and Innovation Link
Monthly Salary: Commensurate on qualifications and experience
FTE: 100%
Screening Begin Date: Screening of applications will begin on December 16, 2021 and will remain ongoing until a successful applicant has been identified.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .