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Director of Development 3
Washington State University
Director of Development 3
Washington State University
 Director of Development 3 Title: 1521-NN - Director of Development 3 Business Title: Director of Development 3 Location: WSU VANCOUVER CAMPUS Employee Type: Admin. Professional Job Family: Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Director of Development 3 is responsible for philanthropic activity with the aim of cultivating donors and raising funds to support WSU Vancouver. The DOD 3 will focus on major gifts carrying a portfolio of approximately 125-150, document 12-16 major gift solicitations each fiscal year, and has a fundraising goal of 750K - 1.5M+ annually. This position will work closely with the Associate Vice President of Development/Sr. Director of Development for WSU Vancouver. Duties and responsibilities will include major gift development and planned gift identification and may include annual giving. Extensive travel in the SW Washington/PDX metro area and in Washington State is required. Ideal candidates will be motivated and goal oriented, have development experience closing six figure+ gifts, understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques, project management, excellent organizational and communication skills, self-driven and work well on a team. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes two (2) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more, OR comparable experience. Comparable experience includes progressively responsible full-time consultative sales in real estate, industrial equipment, vehicles, custom services, or bulk commodities, which include long term relationships between salespeople and clients, which includes negotiating the terms and conditions of individual sales with customers, program oversight and management, clearly defined goals and objectives, and a demonstrated track record of sales success. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Additional Requirements: 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. Evening and weekend work required. Preferred Qualifications: Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $100,000 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: WSU Vancouver Department Name: Development and Alumni Relations City, State, Zip: Vancouver, Washington 98686 Department Link: https://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/alumni Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience FTE: 1.0 This is a permanent position. Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by May 2, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check Applicant Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter Time Type: Full time Position Term: 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 [email protected]. To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/DENGERINK-ADMINISTRATION-BUILDING-WSU-VANCOUVER/Director-of-Development-3_R-847 Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-4d8236eb3b8d8f42b1b8278aceed5e41
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Founded in 1890 in Pullman, Washington State University (WSU) is Washington’s land-grant university with an overarching mission of improving the quality of life for all citizens – locally, nationally, and globally. WSU is committed to innovation and excellence in research and scholarship. WSU has a current enrollment of over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and approximately 6,000 faculty and staff at its five campuses (Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Everett), as well as its numerous other locations across the State of Washington and online through its Global Campus.
U.S. News & World Report's 2016 "America's Best Colleges" rankings place WSU in the top 75 public national universities. WSU was one of only three Northwest universities to be placed in the top two tiers, along with the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. WSU is ranked as a "highest research activity" institution by the Carnegie Foundation and is in the top 12 percent of research universities as reported by the National Science Foundation. Also, WSU was recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its engagement activities with i...ts Community Engagement Classification.
WSU employs approximately 6,000 faculty and professional staff and the University deeply values diversity among its faculty, students, and staff. WSU students represent diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds: approximately 10 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington, and approximately 6.8 percent are international students. WSU annually awards more than $280 million in scholarships and financial aid to approximately 17,000 undergraduate students.
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