Job Information
Washington State University Director of Development in Pullman, Washington
Director of Development
Available Title(s):
1519-NNADMINPRO - Director of Development 1, 1519-YNADMINPRO - Director of Development 1
Business Title:
Director of Development
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Director of Development, you are responsible for supporting unit fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote constituent understanding of Murrow College's activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising money. These efforts may include, but are not limited to annual giving, major gift development of $25,000 or more, and planned gift identification and advancement. Extensive travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest and potentially elsewhere is required. A Director of Development manages a portfolio of at least 200 prospective donors, opens/plans a minimum of 100 solicitations, and has an annual fundraising goal between $100,000 and $250,000.
This position is located in Pullman, WA. Once training is complete, this position may offer a hybrid schedule of up to two days per week remote as business needs dictate.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years Advancement experience or comparable experience in sales, marketing, or public relations that has involved direct face-to-face contact with clients, customers, prospective customers, and/or members of the public. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships
• Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques; project management skills; and relevant event planning/management.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license at time of hire.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $25,000 and above.
• Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.
• Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman terms for prospective donors.
• Experience with alumni/donor database applications.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name:
Murrow College Development
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
http://murrow.wsu.edu/
Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 to $6,199.47
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is