Director of Engagement, Medical Advancement - University Advancement

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

111d • $75,200 - $128,800

About The Position

As an integral member of the Medical Advancement Strategic Engagement team, the Director of Engagement will work closely with the Strategic Engagement team and gift officers to establish a donor-centric program that demonstrates impact and recognizes and celebrates the philanthropic commitments of to the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center through printed and digital communications and events. The successful applicant for this role will be an exceptional project manager and creative thinker with a passion for providing tailored, first-class experiences for constituents through innovative communications, collaboration and programming.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant experience of 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience within a complex university, academic research medical center, national non-profit organization, or organization with sub-units and complex reporting relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents (board members, chancellor, vice chancellors, deans, school or unit directors, etc.).
• Ability to understand and articulate how donor relations supports and advances the broader fundraising agenda.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall strategy for donor relations and stewardship for medical donors to deepen relationships with donors and prospects through recognition, stewardship and engagement activities.
• Help achieve major gift solicitation, closure, and dollar goals as an integral partner to gift officers through cultivation and stewardship.
• Assist identified faculty chairs and respective leaders in developing and executing comprehensive stewardship and donor engagement plans tailored to the needs of those departments.
• Proactively initiate the development of tailored donor impact plans to highlight the impact of donors and consider how to repurpose stewardship pieces for annual fund donors.
• Write impact reports in collaboration with the medical advancement operations team.
• Maintain a comprehensive donor recognition matrix to ensure consistency and appropriate recognition across all levels of giving.
• Undertake other projects and 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.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree