Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center - University Advancement

Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center - University Advancement

Apply locations : Washington University in St. Louis, Clayton, Missouri

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Time type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 23 Days Ago

Job requisition id : JR82897

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center is responsible for raising private support for cancer research, education, and community program priorities across Siteman Cancer Center and Washington University School of Medicine.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, the Director will partner with the Senior Director to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors, grateful patients / families, organizations, and faculty for their assigned cancer specialty areas, departments, and divisions within Washington University School of Medicine.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gift commitments for assigned departments and divisions primarily from individual donors, grateful patients and their family members, organizations and selected faculty.
• Work with faculty proactively to identify new prospects, coordinate fundraising strategies, complete prospect qualification and cultivation calls, and communicate with and visit prospects and donors who are capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors for assigned departments and divisions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the research, teaching and patient care components of assigned departments and divisions in order to effectively articulate the case for support for funding priorities.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Five years of successful fundraising experience.
• Major gift fundraising experience in a medical school or health sciences environment.
• Grateful patient fundraising experience.
• Experience in higher education.
• Proven ability to meet fundraising performance benchmarks.
• Proven ability and willingness to seek guidance and implement new knowledge obtained through proactive mentorship.
• Ability to meet and exceed fundraising performance benchmarks and goals.
• Ability to analyze opportunities, develop and execute a strategy to secure private support.
• Ability to articulate the needs, interests, and accomplishments of the School of Medicine to a wide range of audiences.
• Sophistication and success in navigating a complex academic medical environment.
• Ability to make sound judgments in complex situations.
• Ability to effectively manage ambiguity.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of related experience.

Grade

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

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.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and / or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

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 / AA 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.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse 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.

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