Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Washington University seeks an advancement professional for the position of Director of Strategy. University Advancement strives to advance the mission of the school by creating a culture of philanthropy among alumni, students, faculty, and friends.

The Director of Strategy will partner and collaborate as a liaison between the School of Law leadership and generalist gift officers to develop and implement donor strategy and proposals that correspond with the appropriate gift lane. The Director of Strategy will report to the Executive Director of Advancement, School of Law.

The Director of Strategy will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with our organization's mission and objectives. This role requires exceptional leadership abilities, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of fundraising practices and trends. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising strategy development and implementation, as well as the ability to engage and mobilize stakeholders towards achieving fundraising goals.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $84,200 - $115,000.

Job Description

Leadership staffing and engagement

• Assist the Executive Director with relationship management and unit liaison.
• Staff the School of Law dean or unit lead for meetings and/or events (local and out of town).
• Work with board and committee engagement strategy oversight.
• Implement annual operational plans (events calendar, communication calendar, etc.)
• Provide guidance and support to the fundraising team, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to meet their targets.

School/Unit goal and oversight of key priorities and prospect pool

• Develop detailed knowledge of key School of Law priorities and the University priorities that align with them.
• Manage campaign initiatives and gift tables.
• Develop School of Law based goals annually and broadly for the campaign.
• Maintain the list of top prospects for School of Law.

UA Collaborations

• Support relationships across University Advancement for School of Law.
• Drive accountability for agreed-upon deliverables and successful proposal closure.
• Navigate and manage the development of gift agreements and donor expectations.

Donor Strategy Development

• Ensure generalist colleagues have effective school and program-based strategies for School of Law.
• Support unit-based training for gift officers
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for all opportunities in the School of Law.

Operations

• Inform staffing and performance management.
• Support the development of budgets for unit activity.
• Implement annual operational plans (events calendar, communication calendar, OKRs, etc.)

Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office working environment.

Typically sitting at a desk.

Travel as required to bring letters to various departments on campus and assist with both on-campus and off-campus events. Some evening and early morning hours are required.

Some evening and early morning hours are required.

Physical Effort:

Typically sitting at a desk.

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 (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Value placed on organizational loyalty, commitment, pride, integrity, mutual respect, and collegial openness.
• Proven track record in successfully developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Ability to operate with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization.
• Excellent understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices.
• Strong commitment to ethical fundraising practices and a comprehensive understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Track record of effectively leading and inspiring teams to achieve fundraising goals.
• Juris Doctorate or other law experience an advantage, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

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

Work Experience:

Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Or A Related Role (4 Years)

Skills:

Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Development, Confidentiality, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Decision Making, Digital Fundraising, Experience Management, Fundraising, Fundraising Software, High-Integrity, Leadership, Motivating Teams, Oral Communications, Problem Solving, Project Administration, Project Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Team Mentorship, Teamwork, Work Collaboratively, Written Communication

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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.

• 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

• 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? We’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 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 University’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.

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