Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Medical Advancement - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

72d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR), the Assistant Director is part of a team responsible for maximizing philanthropic support from corporations and foundations for the School of Medicine. The Assistant Director will contribute to the identification of potential grants and new funders, successful submission of proposals, and optimal stewardship of funders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Understands the complexity of higher education and possesses the sophistication to navigate a complex academic medical environment.
• Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of University Advancement programs and the activities of the department.
• Desire to play a meaningful role in the university’s community and to share in the community’s commitment to education and research.
• Business Relationships
• Confidentiality
• Corporate Fundraising
• Corporate Philanthropy
• Deadline Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Development Writing
• Donor Reporting
• Donor Stewardship
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Grant Proposals
• Interpersonal Interactions
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Microsoft Office
• Nonprofit Fundraising
• Oral Communications
• Organizing
• Philanthropic Fundraising
• Philanthropy
• Project Management
• Prospect Research
• Receptive to Feedback
• Software Program
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and editing of proposals under $100k for corporate and foundation submissions.
• Work collaboratively with the faculty and other colleagues to ensure submissions are complete and deadlines met.
• Assist with other proposals and solicitation activities as assigned by the Assistant Vice Chancellor.
• Cultivate new or existing relationships with CFR funders.
• Manage the Gifts-in-Kind process for Medical Advancement in coordination with Advancement Services.
• Proactively share funding opportunities and relevant funder information to units within the School of Medicine.
• Collaborate with Director of Engagement to manage a portfolio of 10-15 prospects for stewardship activities.
• Assist team with grant post-award coordination, including reports and any additional stewardship.
• In collaboration with University Advancement partners (prospect research and prospect management), this position will research and investigate prospects to profile targeted grantors for suitability for designated University projects, faculty research or new relationship development.
• Participate in and contribute to team strategic planning, personal professional development, and other duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with other development officers, faculty, researchers, and WashU staff to further the mission of the CFR team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees