College of Medicine Development Director 2 or 3 Available Title(s):
1520-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development 2, 1521-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development 3 Business Title:
College of Medicine Development Director 2 or 3 Employee Type:
Admin. Professional Time Type:
Full time Position Term:
12 Month Position Details: Applicants will be screened and a determination made if meet the qualifications for Development Director 2 or Development Director 3. Summary of Duties:
The Development Director is responsible for supporting the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote constituent understanding of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising money. Positions at this level may have assigned lead or management responsibilities for assigned development staff. These efforts may include, but are not limited to annual giving, major gift development of $25,000 or more, and planned gift identification and advancement. Extensive travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere is required. A Development Director manages a portfolio of approximately 125-150 donors, secures 12-16 major gift pledges, opens/plans a minimum of 20 solicitations, and has an annual fundraising goal between $750,000 and $1,500,000. The Development Director closes a third of major gifts on an annual basis in the range of $50,000 and $100,000. Essential Job Functions:
80% Major Donor Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship
15% Unit Specific Responsibilities
5% Other Required Qualifications: Development Director 2:
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 $50,000 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. Development Director 3:
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 for both classifications: Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships. Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships; relevant company/customer sales experience may also be considered. Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client/customer development principles and techniques; project management skills; and relevant event planning/management. Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission related to funding, contracts, bids or related. Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license at time of hire. Evening and weekend work required. Travel, including overnight travel, is required. Preferred Qualifications: Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $100,000 and above. Experience in healthcare/medical environment. 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: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Department Name: Office of Development
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA 99202
Department Link: Monthly Salary: Development Director 2: Minimum: $4,942.10, Midpoint: $6,255.82, Maximum: $7,569.55; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Development Director 3: Minimum: $5,485.73, Midpoint: $6,943.97, Maximum: $8,402.20; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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:
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.
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Overtime Eligibility: Ineligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.
Screening and Posting Close Date: The screening of applicants begins April 29, 2024. Applicants must submit their completed application by May 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
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.
Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) 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. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
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