Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The 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 support the efforts of the Principal Gifts Program’s donor experiences. 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:
- Supports the university’s leadership initiatives in conjunction with the Office of the Chancellor.
- Supports the Director of Donor Experiences and Leadership Initiatives and the Senior Associate Director of Donor Experiences on key deliverables related to donor engagement and experiences.
- Assists the Principal Gifts team in implementing highly personalized donor engagement, cultivation, and stewardship strategies.
- Assists in planning innovative, creative, and individually-tailored multimedia donor stewardship activities, events and campus visits – a key component of our donor-centric model.
- Performs on-site event execution 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.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Physical Effort
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
No specific certification is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience, sensitivity, and diplomacy; understanding of high-level relationship-building and strategies involved in securing complex gifts.
- Ability to digest and effectively communicate complex academic content to lay audiences.
- Sound judgement and demonstrated experience dealing with sensitive and confidential data in a professional and ethical manner.
- Flexibility to take on new assignments as needed 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 as well as working own assigned projects.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building and inter-personal skills.
- Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality deliverables in a deadline-driven, high-performing environment.
- Ability to understand and communicate the university’s fundraising priorities.
- Strong work ethic, determination, and energy.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Certifications:
No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.
Skills:
Adaptability, Alumni Relations, Business Interactions, Collaborative Project Management, Complex Systems, Creative Approaches, Detail-Oriented, Effective Delegation, Event Planning, Fundraising, Management of Employees, Microsoft Excel, Oral Communications, Organizing, Social Interaction, Volunteer Leadership, Written Communication
Grade
G12
Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / 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
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
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.