University of Washington · 13 hours ago
Assistant Dean for Development and External Relations, School of Law
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Washington is a prestigious institution focused on learning and community building. They are seeking an Assistant Dean for Development & External Relations to provide strategic leadership for the School of Law’s advancement efforts, overseeing fundraising initiatives and strengthening relationships with key constituencies.
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Responsibilities
Lead the School of Law’s Advancement and External Relations team in close partnership and collaboration with the Dean of the School of Law as well as the Assistant Vice President, Schools & Colleges
Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the Advancement and External Relations team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture and guiding staff to achieve institutional fundraising and engagement goals
Provide strategic, creative leadership for the Advancement and External Relations team, with oversight of day-to-day operations and budget
Foster staff development and career enrichment through effective management, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities
Collaborate with Centers, Institutes and Programs as well as other Directors and Assistant and Associate Deans within the School of Law to support all aspects of the School including student support
Partner with the Dean to define and advance core fundraising priorities that align with the School of Law’s mission and strategic direction, while sustainably increasing private support
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects ($100,000+), cultivating strong relationships with key alumni and friends on behalf of the Dean and the School, while building a pipeline for sustainable growth
Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for each assigned prospect based on established metrics
Expand the School’s donor base through targeted engagement strategies
Ensure fundraisers implement effective donor engagement strategies and adhere to UW Advancement protocols and metrics
As appropriate or necessary to serve the School's private fundraising efforts, coordinate and oversee the Advancement and External Relations team’s interaction with volunteer committees and boards; e.g. the Alumni Leadership Council and its committees. Identify, recruit and train volunteers, and involve them in the School’s advancement activities
Cultivate and engage donors, alumni and key external stakeholders to secure philanthropic support and advance fundraising priorities
Collaborate with Central Advancement to secure planned, major, corporate, foundation, and annual giving support to grow the School’s philanthropic pipeline
Prepare proposals, informational materials, endowment agreements, and other communications to support major gift solicitations
As part of the University-wide Advancement planning process, and in concert with the Dean of the School of Law and Assistant Vice President, Schools & Colleges, establish both long-term and short-term fundraising strategies for the School’s overall Advancement and External Relations activities
Guide and evaluate fundraising programs, major and principal giving strategies, assess progress toward goals and report regularly on results to the Dean and Assistant Vice President, Schools & Colleges
Facilitate and manage partnerships and shared resources with central advancement in support of programs and strategies for securing private support for the School
Integrate and jointly coordinate marketing efforts with University Marketing and Communications and alumni engagement with Alumni and Stakeholder Engagement/UWAA
Develop and execute communications strategies that advance the School's private fundraising priorities with internal and external stakeholders
Orchestrate campaign planning and execution aligned with the School of Law and University strategic plan
Actively steward and build on the success of past campaigns to support future multi-million-dollar endeavors in future campaigns
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree AND at least seven or more years experience in institutional development/advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts
Strong experience managing and developing staff and/or teams, with a demonstrated track record as a successful fundraiser, preferably in a complex higher education setting, with management, budgeting and operational experience
Knowledge of alumni and stakeholder engagement/development/marketing and communication principles
Knowledge or familiarity with the legal field
Ability to understand and articulate academic values within the legal profession and collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, judges, bar associations, alumni and donors
Ability to coordinate and strengthen the work of a national volunteer fundraising group composed of senior leaders from the legal, business and nonprofit sectors
Ability to analyze data to make strategic decisions and measure outcomes. Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and execute plans with meaningful results. Ability to initiate, organize and follow-up
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
University of Washington
University of Washington is an educational institution that provides undergraduate, graduate, and research programs.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
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