Associate Director for Healthcare Philanthropy - UW Medicine Advancement

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

14d • $86,004 - $93,504 • Hybrid

About The Position

UW Medicine Advancement is seeking an Associate Director for Healthcare Philanthropy to advance UW Medicine’s mission by building meaningful donor relationships and securing philanthropic support for research, clinical care, and education across its health system entities, clinical departments, programs, and emerging priorities. Reporting to the Director for Health System Philanthropy, this 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 major gift and private foundation portfolio, with annual expectations of 75–125 substantive donor contacts, 25 qualifications, 4–10 solicitations, and $500,000–$1 million raised. It also supports annual operating plans, develops donor engagement opportunities for Harborview, UW Medical Center, and UW Primary Care Clinics, builds knowledge of UW Medicine initiatives, and ensures fundraising activities involving patients comply with HIPAA.

The position follows a hybrid schedule, with two days in the office and three days eligible for telework per week. The primary onsite location is UW Medicine offices in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. The work environment includes a cubicle/open workspace that may have higher noise levels and visual distractions. Workload and hours may vary, including occasional evenings or weekends, and local travel may be necessary.

This is a regular, 100% FTE position on first shift. The annual pay range is $86,004–$93,504. UW Medicine Advancement is a 97-person team that connects donors with opportunities to enhance patient care, expand educational opportunities, and advance research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four or more years of increasingly responsible experience in institutional advancement; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
• Experience with face-to-face donor cultivation and solicitation, and ability to establish, cultivate, and steward relationships that build trust and lifelong partnerships while aligning donor passions and goals with the institution.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, translate complex scientific and medical information into accessible language, and 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 (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 in accordance with the UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct.
• Alignment with UW Executive Order 81 Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct.

Nice To Haves

• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts.
• 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, 4–10 solicitations, and $500,000–$1 million raised.
• Identify major and planned gift prospects through 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, documenting 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’s 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.

Benefits

• The job posting refers applicants to the UW staff benefits website but does not enumerate specific benefits. UW employees are described as having outstanding benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level