Senior Associate Director of Donor Experiences, Principal Gifts - University Advancement Job at Washington University in St. Louis, Clayton, MO

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  • Washington University in St. Louis
  • Clayton, MO

Job Description

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary The Senior Associate Director of Donor Experiences reports to the Director of Donor Experiences and Leadership Initiatives and works closely with the entire Principal Gifts team. This position will curate donor experiences for Principal Gift level donors. This position will also manage leadership initiatives, including Philanthropy Forward, to build the university's pipeline of up and coming donors. The position delivers exceptional service to our constituents and plays a central role in setting and delivering principal gifts fundraising and engagement strategies and meeting program goals. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Assists the Principal Gifts team in implementing highly-personalized donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship experiences - a key component of our donor-centric model. Oversees the university's Leadership Initiative program, including Philanthropy Forward, in conjunction with the Office of the Chancellor. Supports the Director of Donor Experiences on key deliverables related to donor engagement and experiences, including volunteer leadership and pipeline building programs and other special leadership initiatives. Assists in planning innovative, creative, and individually-tailored multimedia donor stewardship activities and highly customized recognition and celebratory gifts. On-site event management and some event-related travel Assists with comprehensive briefing materials to prepare university leadership, including the Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, provost and senior advancement colleagues, for events and programs with principal gift prospects and donors. Performs other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree. Supervisory and significant management experience in donor relations, major gifts, event management, and project administration. Exceptional communication, relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Ability to work with individuals from across the university. Creativity, flexibility, and a proactive approach are vital in this role. Excellent communication skills-verbal and written-and will demonstrate exceptional integrity. Experience, sensitivity, and diplomacy; understanding of the high-level relationship-building and strategies involved in securing complex gifts. Keen sense of accountability, sound judgement, and ethical professionalism in a deadline-driven, high-performing environment. Demonstrated time and project management skills and ability to work independently with little supervision. Ability to set priorities and successfully manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Comfort and familiarity with prospect cultivation, strategy, solicitation and stewardship at the principal or major gifts level. Sound judgment and demonstrated experience dealing with sensitive and confidential data in a professional and ethical manner. Flexibility to take on new assignments and deal with ambiguity as new programs and paradigms emerge. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, frequently problem solving for others' projects and prospects. High energy, initiative, creativity, drive, and discretion. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of related experience. Grade G14 Salary Range $75,200.00 - $128,800.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered. WashU 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. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: EEO/AA Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Diversity Statement Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment - fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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