Associate Director for Healthcare Philanthropy - UW Medicine Advancement

University of Washington•Union, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

UW Medicine Advancement seeks an Associate Director for Healthcare Philanthropy to build meaningful donor relationships and secure philanthropic support for research, clinical care, and education across UW Medicine health system entities, clinical departments, programs, and emerging priorities. Reporting to the Director for Health System Philanthropy, the role identifies and engages prospective donors, develops and manages major-gift fundraising strategies, and collaborates with clinical leaders, volunteers, and Advancement colleagues to identify high-impact opportunities. The position manages a portfolio of major-gift and private-foundation prospects, with annual expectations of 75–125 substantive donor contacts, 25 qualifications, and 4–10 solicitations, and an annual fundraising goal of $500,000–$1 million. It also supports operating plans and donor engagement opportunities for Harborview, UW Medical Center, and UW Primary Care Clinics. Fundraising involving patients must comply with HIPAA regulations. The position follows a hybrid schedule: two days in the office and three days eligible for telework each week. The primary onsite location is UW Medicine offices in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. The workspace is a cubicle/open-office environment that may have elevated noise and visual distractions. Workload and work times may vary, with occasional evenings or weekends, and local travel may be necessary. This is a regular, 100% FTE position on the first shift. UW Medicine Advancement is a 97-person team that connects donors with opportunities to enhance patient care, expand education, and advance research. In fiscal year 2026, the team raised nearly $488 million in gifts and private grants from 31,000 donors. The annual pay range is $86,004–$93,504. UW offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth and is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and four or more years of increasingly responsible institutional advancement experience; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute where permitted.
Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts is preferred within the minimum-qualification description.
Experience with face-to-face donor cultivation and solicitation, and ability to establish, cultivate, and steward strong relationships that build trust and lifelong partnerships while aligning donor passions and goals with the institution.
Ability to write clearly and concisely and translate complex scientific and medical information into accessible language.
Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate openly, directly, and professionally, foster dialogue, and resolve differences effectively.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and model UW’s ethical values.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and willingness to learn the UW donor CRM and other systems.
Access to reliable transportation for local travel and willingness to travel when necessary.
Professional conduct consistent with UW Medicine’s Policy on Professional Conduct and alignment with UW Executive Order 81 and applicable federal and state laws.

Nice To Haves

Development experience in a health care, medical research, and/or higher education setting.
Development experience at an institutional giving organization.

Responsibilities

Manage a major-gift and private-foundation portfolio, with annual expectations of 75–125 substantive donor contacts, 25 qualifications, and 4–10 solicitations, raising $500,000–$1 million annually.
Identify major- and planned-gift prospects using grateful-patient data, research tools, faculty referrals, and donor history.
Conduct donor outreach by email, phone, and meetings to initiate and advance relationships.
Partner with the Director for Healthcare Philanthropy and colleagues on cultivation and solicitation strategies, and document engagement in the University's prospect management system.
Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to identify giving opportunities, build donor pipelines, and develop proposals and solicitation materials aligned with UW Medicine priorities.
Support annual operating plans, including quantitative and qualitative goals.
Develop donor engagement opportunities for Harborview, UW Medical Center, and UW Primary Care Clinics.
Build knowledge of UW Medicine research, patient care, and education initiatives.
Ensure fundraising activities involving patients comply with HIPAA regulations.
Pursue professional development, complete annual performance self-assessments, and perform other duties as assigned.
Conduct oneself professionally in accordance with UW Medicine’s Policy on Professional Conduct and align with UW Executive Order 81.