Director of Development Job at Washington State University
Director of Development
Available Title(s):
1519-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development 1, 1520-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development 2
Business Title:
Director of Development
Employee Type:
Admin. Professional
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Cougar Athletic Fund (CAF) supports WSU Athletics to unleash excellence by providing a TRANSFORMATIVE STUDENT-ATLETE EXPERIENCE, while elevating Washington State University through COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE, CAMPUS COLLBORATION, and COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. As part of WSU Advancement, the CAF puts Cougar spirit into action by engaging in meaningful philanthropic engagement to advance WSU's land-grant mission and support students.
WSU Intercollegiate Athletics is looking for a Development Director (level 1 or 2) to support the Cougar Athletic Fund's (CAF) fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach to promote constituents understanding of Athletics' activities and goals, with the aim of cultivating donors and monetary support. Your efforts will include annual giving efforts, major gift development of $25,000 or more, and planned giving identification and advancements. There will be significant travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest, and elsewhere while you build donor relationships.
As a Development Director 1, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 200 prospective donors, open/plan a minimum of 100 solicitations, and have an annual fundraising goal between $100,000 and $250,000.
As a Development Director 2, you will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 donors, close 5 to 15 major gift pledges, open/plan a minimum of 15 solicitations, and have an annual fundraising goal between $250,000 and $750,000.
Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:
- 80% Donor Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship
- 15% Unit Specific Responsibilities
- 5% Other Duties as Assigned
Remote/hybrid opportunity may be available for candidates within commutable distance Washington State University/WSU Pullman Campus.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered for a Director of Development 1, applicants must have:
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible relevant experience or comparable experience in sales; marketing; or public relations that has involved direct face-to-face contact with clients, customers, prospective customers and 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.
To be considered for a Director of Development 2, applicants must have:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes one year of full-time fundraising experience of successful face-to-face gift solicitation of $25,000 or more, or equivalent experience; equivalent experience includes experience in sales; marketing; public relations; and/or advancement experience which has involved direct face-to-face contact with clients, customers, prospective customers and 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.
Required for all applicants:
- 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.
- Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
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 as a former collegiate student-athlete or working with collegiate student-athletes.
- Experience with alumni/donor database applications.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Intercollegiate Athletics
Department Name:
Cougar Athletic Fund
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
wsucougars.com/
Monthly Salary:
Director of Development 1 | $5,000.00 - $5,833.00
Director of Development 2 | $5,833.00 - $7,083.00
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FTE:
100%
This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date:
This position has been re-posted as Open until Filled. The screening of applicants will begin immediately and remain on-going until a successful finalist has been identified.
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:
- Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.
- External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
- Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
- 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.
- Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
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 more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/
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 a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/
WASHINGTON 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.
To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Director-of-Development_R-9017
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.
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