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Req #: 240927

Department: UW ADVANCEMENT

Appointing Department Web Address: https://www.washington.edu/advancement/

Job Location Detail: Hybrid Schedule available; three days a week required in office

Posting Date: 11/22/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 11/29/2024

Salary: $16,667 - $18,750 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf)

This position is being managed by an external search firm, The Bryant Group. This positing is for the finalists for this position only.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

Development has an exciting opening for an Executive Director for Annual Philanthropy. This is a full-time, permanent position. The Executive Director will have demonstrated experience in institutional development and fundraising that includes annual philanthropy, along with progressive leadership experience. What You Will Do: Strategic Leadership (50%)

• Design, build and continuously improve a leading-edge annual philanthropy program that broadens the donor base and strengthens the major and planned giving pipeline. • In partnership with the University Marketing & Communications team, develop a coordinated matrix of communication and solicitation strategies focused on shaping a sustainable tradition of annual support. • Partner across the University to establish annual philanthropy as a core program and engagement opportunity, partnering across the University. • In collaboration with the Philanthropic Recognition Programs team, develop a robust, multi-faceted stewardship strategy for annual donors. • Work in partnership with the Analytics team to identify and evaluate new sources of data to inform engagement, communication and solicitation strategies.

Campus Partnerships and Engagement (30%)

• Partner with schools, colleges, programs and campuses to design and execute creative solicitation strategies that support each area’s vision and priorities. • Collaborate with individuals and teams throughout the University — as well as with outside vendors — to access both established and new sources of data for analytics. • Work strategically with the Alumni Stakeholder Engagement and Prospect Development teams to develop a comprehensive donor pipeline with integrated engagement analytics.

Team Management (20%)

• Lead and manage the annual philanthropy team, including providing guidance and recommendations for team structure, growth and development.

Relationship Management (15%)

• Conduct regular meetings with fundraisers and their supervisors to review and revise individual prospect strategies and stewardship plans. • Participate in strategic planning for campaigns.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience that includes annual philanthropy.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. What You Bring:

• Experience with complex market segmentation strategies and execution across a variety of channels. • Experience developing, supervising and leading a team within a complex, matrixed organization. • Proven experience working effectively with multiple stakeholders in support of shared goals and objectives. • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and creating a safe, welcoming, inclusive work environment where creativity is encouraged and collaboration is expected. • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What You Can Expect:

• Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions. • Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice. • Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and willing to travel when necessary. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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