Director of Development 2 or 3
About The Position
The Director of Development 2 or 3 supports the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences’ fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach that builds constituent understanding of the college’s activities and research, with the aim of cultivating donors and raising philanthropic gifts. The role may include lead or management responsibilities for assigned development staff. Fundraising efforts may include annual giving, major gift development, and identifying and advancing planned gifts. Extensive travel throughout Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, and elsewhere is required. The Director of Development is expected to secure 12–16 major gifts or pledges, open at least 20 solicitations, and meet a minimum annual fundraising goal of $750,000. The position is based in Pullman or Vancouver, Washington. This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month position.
Requirements
- For Director of Development 2: Bachelor’s degree and three years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including one year of full-time fundraising experience, or comparable experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
- For Director of Development 3: Bachelor’s degree and four years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including two years of full-time fundraising experience, or comparable experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
- Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission.
- Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive or project from conception to realization.
- Demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $25,000 or more.
- Comparable experience, if used, must include progressively responsible full-time consultative sales in specified fields, long-term client relationships, negotiating individual sales terms, program oversight and management, defined goals and objectives, and a demonstrated record of sales success.
- Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop, and steward client or donor relationships.
- Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques, project management, and relevant event planning and management.
- Must have, or be able to obtain by the time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet applicable university and departmental driving standards.
- Evening and weekend work is required.
Nice To Haves
- Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $50,000 or more.
- Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.
- Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman’s terms for prospective donors.
- Experience with alumni or donor database applications.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct outreach to promote understanding of the college’s activities and research.
- Cultivate donors and raise philanthropic gifts in support of college fundraising goals.
- Support annual giving, major gift development, and planned gift identification and advancement.
- Secure 12–16 major gifts or pledges, open at least 20 solicitations, and meet a minimum annual fundraising goal of $750,000.
- Travel extensively in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, and elsewhere.
- May serve in lead or management capacities for assigned development staff.
Benefits
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
- Retirement benefits
- Deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts
- Training and development
- Employee tuition waiver
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
