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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 1 month ago

Senior Development Officer - University Advancement

Washington University (West Campus), Clayton, Missouri

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $113K/yr

3+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Development Officer to support fundraising efforts for the university. The role involves working to acquire and cultivate donor relationships, ensuring the success of fundraising initiatives across various university programs and priorities.

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Responsibilities

Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($25,000 - $249,000) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. Qualify and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels

Work closely with all levels of development officers in the Territory to ensure short and long-term fundraising success. Work closely with subject matter experts in the Philanthropic Strategy Vertical to meet the fundraising priorities of the Danforth Campus schools, programs, university priorities, university initiatives and Principal Gifts team to identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward principal gift prospects

Help to create and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork that celebrates outcomes, builds individual and team capacity, and ensures that WashU UA is a preferred workplace

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Major Gift SolicitationDonor ManagementSalesforce (Software)Microsoft ExcelAnalytical ThinkingFlexible MindsetPositive ThinkingWorking IndependentlyMultiple Project ManagementConstructive FeedbackObjectives OrientedOrganizingReceptive to FeedbackPeople OrientedRelationship BuildingTeamworkOral CommunicationsWritten CommunicationDetail-OrientedAdaptabilityWorking in a Fast-Paced Environment

Required

Bachelor's degree

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Preferred

Experience soliciting gifts of $10,000 or more

Ability to work effectively within a complex organization across multiple units dealing with diverse constituents (school deans, administrators, alumni, students, university-wide advancement staff and key volunteers)

Adaptability

Analytical Thinking

Constructive Feedback

Databasing

Detail-Oriented

Donor Management

Flexible Mindset

Major Gift Solicitation

Microsoft Excel

Multiple Project Management

Objectives Oriented

Oral Communications

Organizing

People Oriented

Positive Thinking

Receptive to Feedback

Relationship Building

Salesforce (Software)

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Working in a Fast-Paced Environment

Working Independently

Written Communication

Benefits

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

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

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

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

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

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

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.