Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Planned Giving reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Planned Giving and is responsible for planned giving marketing, advertising, overseeing digital communication, events (in person and online) and donor relations, including the creation and implementation of stewardship plans for the Planned Giving Office. The Associate Director will be the main liaison for editing and reviewing all planned giving MOU's.

Job Description

Develops and provides oversight for the planned giving marketing, prospecting, and stewardship plans.

• Responsible for production, writing and distribution of the planned giving newsletter, ads, and other direct marketing activities.
• Responsible for developing strategies and materials to reach specific planned giving prospect groups.
• Leads efforts to promote planned giving through publications and territory activities including developing and designing marketing materials.
• Manages the development and maintenance of Planned Giving website including creating and managing messaging and content; and serve as the liaison to the staff responsible for the UA website.
• Responsible for planned giving donor appreciation and stewardship mailings and reports.          
• Develops and maintains planned giving brochures and materials.
• Manages relationship between Planned Giving and WU Publications and other UA marketing teams.
• Develops analysis and benchmarking to measure Planned Giving marketing results.
• Develops and manages the marketing budget for Planned Giving.
• Responsible for organizing planned giving events, such as seminars, appreciation events and webinars, etc.
• Responsible for working with reunion, campaign, and other development units in providing planned giving materials, presentations, and other information.
• Develops and maintains planned giving social media presence and marketing.
• Directs planned giving inquiries to the appropriate planned giving gift officer.

Assists Assistant Vice Chancellor for Planned Giving in the oversight and preparation of all MOUs.

• Edits and reviews all planned giving MOUs.
• Works closely with the stewardship office to finalize planned giving MOUs for all UA gift officers.

Planned giving Donor Relations responsibilities.                                                    

• Working with the Office of Stewardship, develops, implements, maintains, and updates a comprehensive planned giving stewardship plan for planned giving donors.
• Works with UA colleagues on individual planned giving stewardship plans
• Assists planned giving gift officers with stewardship strategies, plans and inquiries for individual donors.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep appreciation for and an ability to successfully articulate the mission and aspirations of Washington University.
• Desire to play a meaningful role in the Universityâ™s community and to share in the communityâ™s commitment to research and education.
• Desire and ambition to work in an organization that is evolving at an accelerated pace.
• Desire and ability to collaborate with colleagues across development offices.
• Ability to design and implement effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for individual giving.
• Ability to work successfully with administration, faculty, and volunteers as appropriate to secure gifts for the university and its various schools and programs.
• Some travel will be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Alumni Relations, Budgeting, Business Interactions, Complex Systems, Detail-Oriented, Effective Delegation, High-Integrity, Interpersonal Relationships, Management of Employees, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, School Development, Social Interaction, Team Collaboration, Written Communication

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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