Medical Major Gift Officer - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis•Clayton, MO

4d•$84,200 - $148,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Major Gift Officer is responsible for raising private philanthropic funding for WashU Medicine. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Medical Advancement, this gift officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors, grateful patients/families, and organizations for their assigned departments and divisions within WashU Medicine. The Medical Major Gift Officer will work collaboratively with assigned Department leadership to advance the vision and goals of the department and will serve as the chief fundraising advisor to the Department Chair, Division Chiefs, and key faculty.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Relevant Experience (5 Years)
Ability to analyze opportunities, develop and execute a strategy to secure private support.
Ability to articulate the needs, interests, and accomplishments of the School of Medicine to a wide range of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Fundraising (5 Years)
Fundraising Strategies
Goal Management
Major Gift Development
Managing Ambiguity
Meeting Deadlines
Mentorship
New Program Development
Nonprofit Fundraising
Performance Metrics
Proactive Behavior
Sound Judgment
Work Collaboratively

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors, grateful patients/families, and organizations for their assigned departments and divisions within WashU Medicine.
Work collaboratively with assigned Department leadership to advance the vision and goals of the department.
Serve as the chief fundraising advisor to the Department Chair, Division Chiefs, and key faculty.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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, which combines employee contributions and 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
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Adult care resources.
Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.