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Req #: 229649

Department: UW ADVANCEMENT: COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - 3 days in office, 2 days of telework

Posting Date: 12/22/2023

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $6,125-$6,709 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf) Priority consideration will be given to applications completed by 1/5/2024.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University’s reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

The College of Arts & Sciences has an exciting opening for an Assistant Director for Development. This is a full-time permanent position.

This position will focus on increasing support for the University by developing prospective donor relationships and cultivating gifts. This role collaborates with Major Gift Officers and other frontline fundraisers to manage, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of individual, corporate and foundation donor prospects.

What You Will Do: Donor Prospecting and Frontline Fundraising (90%)

• Identify and cultivate new prospective donors; develop deep relationships to generate support for the College. • Build and sustain long-term partnerships and trust with donors, while aligning donor passion and goals with those of the College. • Manage a portfolio of prospects, develop engagement and fundraising strategies, and solicit gifts in collaboration with Major Gift Officers. • Work with Advancement teams across the University to conceptualize, develop and implement qualification and solicitation strategies. • Coordinate campaigns for strategic constituent groups, including donor prospects, alumni, and donors. • Prepare, review and edit all materials needed to secure and steward gifts, including marketing materials • Ensure accurate and complete record-keeping through UW’s donor database and ensure donors receive appropriate and timely acknowledgements for their gifts. • Represent the University at events or professional functions, as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned (10%) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree AND three years of progressively responsible experience in advancement/development or a related field.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. What You Bring:

• Knowledge of alumni relations, development or advancement principles. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for correspondence, reporting, databases, forms, etc.

What You Can Expect:

• Cubicle/open workspace environment which may result in higher levels of noise and visual distractions. • Evening and weekend hours, as necessary.

Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.