Director of Planned Giving - University Advancement

Director Of Planned Giving

The Director of Planned Giving reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Planned Giving and is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-level prospects capable of making major planned gifts to Washington University. This position is within the Office of Planned Giving and is part of the Development Vertical. Travel is required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Responsible for university planned and deferred gift activity including qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of 60 donors and prospects in an assigned geographic territory. In addition to planned giving activities, assists in major and principal gift solicitations. Specific gift production and donor contact goals will be established on an annual basis.
• The Director of Planned Giving will work closely with all levels of development officers in a territory to ensure short and long-term fundraising success and will coordinate with the territory Executive Director in reaching the planned giving total for the territory. Serve as a resource for all planned giving activities and presentations. The position will also work closely with subject matter experts in the Philanthropic Strategy Vertical to meet the fundraising priorities of the Danforth Campus schools, Medicine, programs, university priorities, university initiatives and Principal Gifts team to identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward principal gift prospects.
• The Director of Development will 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.

Working Conditions :

Physical Effort : Typically sitting at desk or table

Equipment : Office equipment

Required Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree

Certifications : No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience : Relevant Experience (7 Years)

Skills : Not Applicable

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

More About This Job :

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Master's degree

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

Work Experience : No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills : Analytical Thinking, Complex Systems, Computer Technology, Database Technologies, Detail-Oriented, Donor Management, Give Feedback, Major Gift Solicitation, Microsoft Excel, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Organizational Change Management, Organizing, People Oriented, Project Administration, Prospect Management, Receptive to Feedback, Relationship Building, Salesforce (Software), Working Independently, 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.

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

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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.