Associate Director for Philanthropy - UW Medicine Advancement

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

UW Medicine Advancement is hiring an Associate Director for Philanthropy to serve as a strategic, front-line fundraiser advancing research, patient care, and education across UW Medicine. Reporting to the Senior Director for Philanthropy, this role is part of the major gifts team and builds relationships with donors, faculty leaders, and volunteers to secure philanthropic support for the Cancer Vaccine Institute, Department of Dermatology, Department of Urology, and Division of Simulation Science. The position manages a major gift portfolio and develops strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans. It partners with faculty, academic and hospital leaders, volunteers, and Advancement colleagues to identify prospects, shape funding opportunities, and provide a high-quality donor experience aligned with institutional priorities. The role also analyzes fundraising data to forecast results and inform strategy, develops knowledge of UW Medicine priorities, and ensures patient-related fundraising activity complies with HIPAA and applicable policies. The position is regular and full-time (100% FTE), with a first-shift schedule. Work is primarily in a shared office environment. Frequent local and regional travel, some national travel, and regular evening and weekend meetings and events are required. Compensation is $85,008–$93,000 annually. Benefits information is available through the University of Washington.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Four or more years of increasingly responsible experience in institutional advancement, preferably including experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts.
Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation activities.
Strong written communication skills and ability to distill complex scientific or medical information into clear, compelling donor-facing materials.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, and ability to learn UW donor CRM and other proprietary systems.
Regular, reliable transportation for local travel and willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Major gift officer experience in a healthcare, medical research, and/or higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a major gift portfolio, with annual expectations of 75–125 substantive donor contacts, 25 major gift qualifications, and 4–10 major gift solicitations resulting in approximately $500,000 to $1 million raised annually.
Develop and execute strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans for prospects and donors.
Prepare proposals, endowment agreements, and related donor materials, and maintain accurate activity tracking in the University’s prospect management system.
Partner with faculty, academic and hospital leaders, volunteers, and colleagues across Advancement, including Pipeline and Planned Giving, to identify prospects, shape funding opportunities, and deliver a high-quality donor experience aligned with institutional priorities.
Contribute to annual operating plans and fundraising strategy by analyzing portfolio, pipeline, engagement, and gift data to forecast results, inform adjustments, and maintain progress toward annual goals.
Develop working knowledge of UW Medicine’s research, patient care, and education priorities.
Ensure fundraising activities involving patients comply with HIPAA and other applicable policies.
Pursue ongoing professional development and complete annual self-assessment and related performance requirements.
Support additional Advancement priorities as assigned.