Director for Annual Philanthropy

Job Description

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University’s reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

The Annual Philanthropy team has an exciting opening for a Director for Annual Philanthropy. This is a full-time permanent position.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Annual Philanthropy, the Director for Annual Philanthropy oversees direct mail and digital fundraising initiatives that drive philanthropic support, provides strategic leadership for the University's annual giving program, and cultivates a culture of giving across the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends.

This position provides direction in designing, implementing, and evaluating annual giving initiatives whose purpose is to build a long-term base of support for the University. This includes multi-channel direct marketing to acquire, retain, and grow annual donors, increasing support, retention and pipeline development. The Director is also responsible for analyzing results of data trends to drive strategic planning of annual giving fundraising efforts.

What You Will Do

Leadership and Team management (25%)

• Lead and develop Annual Philanthropy’s Digital & Direct team, providing strategic direction, coaching, performance management and professional development.

• Partner with the Executive Director to provide leadership, planning and decision making to the overall Annual Philanthropy program.

• Foster a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive team culture that supports employee engagement, career growth and accountability.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, execution and continuous improvement of digital and direct mail fundraising programming.

Strategy Development (25%)

• Develop key strategies for varying annual donor segments to retain long-term donors and acquire new donors.

• Develop and implement UW's annual giving multi-channel integration plan with an emphasis on innovative approaches.

• Partner with colleagues in University Marketing & Communications (UMAC) to direct a high volume of activities across direct marketing and digital channels efficiently and with measurable outcomes.

Program Development and Management (25%)

• Manage the University’s annual Husky Giving Day in close partnership with UMAC and other key partners.

• Manage and direct annual giving marketing budget to maximize efficiencies and ensure that projects are on-time and on-budget.

• Partner closely with Information Management colleagues to extract, prepare, analyze and manage data for highly segmented annual giving campaigns. Ensure data integrity and accurate identification of solicitable alumni populations, and collaborate on the development of annual giving metrics, statistics and reports.

Relationship Management (25%)

• Liaise with colleagues across the University to drive annual giving strategy, set goals and determine messaging and fundraising strategies.

• Collaborate closely with critical partners, including UMAC, Donor Relations, Alumni & Stakeholder Engagement and unit-based fundraising teams to build buy-in and maximize annual giving.

• Partner closely with colleagues in Annual Philanthropy’s Advancement Analytics team to develop innovative, data-driven approaches to segmentation, testing and use of description and predictive models to enhance direct marketing efforts across channels.

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

Bachelor's degree AND four years of experience in annual giving or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and developing staff and/or teams.

• Demonstrated experience as an annual giving professional with experience managing complex annual giving campaigns to drive results and meet expectations of a large institution.

• Ability to work in a data-rich environment where decisions are based on analysis, testing and commitment to iterative process improvement.

• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple large-scale projects, long-term planning and unify efforts across multiple teams is desired.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills; attention to detail; demonstrated high initiative and flexibility and ability to work with different types of people and functional areas.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets, databases, forms, etc.

• Knowledge of the integrated advancement model and alumni relations/development/advancement principles.

What You Can Expect

• Hybrid-work schedule with two days in the office and three days eligible for telework per week.

• Cubicle/open workspace environment that may result in higher noise levels and visual distractions.

• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends based on business needs.

• Access to reliable transportation for local travel and willingness to travel when necessary.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$105,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$112,116.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.