ASSISTANT DEAN FOR DEVELOPMENT (CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

404d • $13,334 - $15,823

About The Position

The Assistant Dean for Development (Chief Advancement Officer) at the University of Washington's School of Social Work is a leadership role responsible for driving fundraising efforts and securing major gifts. This position involves managing a team, developing strategic fundraising initiatives, and enhancing public support for the School. The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Dean and other university leaders to promote the School's mission and objectives, ensuring alignment with the university's overall advancement goals.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree AND at least seven years of experience in institutional development/advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
• Demonstrated major gift fundraising success at a comprehensive research university or health-care institution.
• Ability to understand the School's key priorities and navigate competing interests.
• Proven track record partnering with a Dean, Executive Director, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to improve organizational effectiveness and results through strategic leadership.
• Experience working with volunteers and not-for-profit boards.

Nice To Haves

• Strong personnel and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual major gift prospects, focusing on securing major gifts of $100,000 and above.
• Oversee the management of the School's portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, collaborating with the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations.
• Enhance identification, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship efforts for major donors and community leaders.
• Supervise the Advancement team and oversee day-to-day fundraising operations.
• Create budgets and forecasts, managing finances within the Advancement team and preparing financial reports for the Deans and Chairs.
• Provide strategy and counsel to the School's Board of Advisors and participate in advancement-related committees.
• Establish long- and short-term fundraising strategies for the School's advancement activities.
• Develop strategies for external outreach to expand the base of potential donors.
• Provide strategic direction for the creation of an outreach plan promoting fundraising objectives.
• Coordinate campaign planning and preparation in collaboration with university partners.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and work/life programs.
• Hybrid work eligibility (3 days in office, 2 days telework).
• Salary range of $13,334-$15,823 per month.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree