Senior Director of Development 1 or 2 at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington
Posted in Other about 9 hours ago.
Job Description:
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):1510-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development Senior 1, 1511-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development Senior 2
Business Title:Senior Director of Development 1 or 2
Employee Type:Admin. Professional
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Senior Director of Development, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and administering the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication's development efforts to support an annual fundraising operation. Your responsibilities will include developing methods to accomplish fundraising goals, planning and conducting public contact programs designed to promote the public's understanding of a unit's activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising money, and leading assigned development staff in philanthropic activities. These efforts may include, but are not limited to annual giving, major gift development, corporate and foundation relations, and planned gift identification and advancement. This position works collaboratively with the Washington State University Foundation development team in support of Murrow College and university strategic development goals.
Senior Director of Development 1: You will have a personal, minimum, annual fundraising responsibility beginning at $1,000,000/year.
Senior Director of Development 2: You will have a personal, minimum, annual fundraising responsibility of $1,500,000+/year.
Required Qualifications - Senior Director of Development 1:
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A Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of progressively responsible full-time professional fundraising or consultative sales experience within a complex organization, which includes at least two (2) years as a unit director or equivalent leadership experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Consultative sales are defined as the sale of real estate, industrial equipment, vehicles, custom services, or bulk commodities, which include long term relationships between salespeople and clients. Consultative sales positions are typically compensated on a commission basis and have the authority to negotiate the terms and conditions of individual sales with customers.
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Demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more.
Required Qualifications - Senior Director of Development 2:
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A Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of progressively responsible full-time professional fundraising or consultative sales experience within a complex organization, which includes at least three (3) years as a unit director or equivalent leadership experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Consultative sales are defined as the sale of real estate, industrial equipment, vehicles, custom services, or bulk commodities, which include long term relationships between salespeople and clients. Consultative sales positions are typically compensated on a commission basis and have the authority to negotiate the terms and conditions of individual sales with customers.
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Demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $75,000 or more.
Additional Requirements for All Candidates:
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Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
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Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships.
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Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques; project management skills; and relevant event planning/management.
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Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission.
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Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with
SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
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Evening and weekend work required.
Preferred Qualifications for All Candidates:
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Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $500,000 and above.
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Proven experience motivating and managing individuals and teams for maximum performance.
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Prior experience working with academic and administration leadership.
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Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.
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Advanced degree.
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Experience with corporate sponsorship.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name:
Dean's Office
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
Murrow College of Communication
Monthly Salary:
Senior Director of Development 1: $6,733.54 to $9,582.34
Senior Director of Development 2: $7,541.56 to $10,732.22
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Overtime ineligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
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External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
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Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Required Documents:
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Resume
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Cover letter
Time Type:Full time
Position Term:12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.
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