Director of Development
Washington State University

Job Info

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Available Title(s):

1520-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development 2, 1521-NN_ADMINPRO - Director of Development 3

Business Title:

Director of Development

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Director of Development is a key member of the WSU Cougar Athletic Fund staff, sharing responsibilities for the advancement of the CAF's development goals in the Northwest, California, and local areas. This position is based out of the Pullman Campus with remote options for those located in Washington state. The position will serve as the departmental liaison to assigned booster groups, establish strong corporate relations, provide stewardship to current athletic donors, lead efforts in discovery visits in assigned regions, provide leadership of regional engagement events (to include attendance and sponsorship sales goals) and aid in servicing ticket holders and donors.

Required Qualifications - Director of Development 3:

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes two (2) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more, OR comparable experience. Comparable experience includes progressively responsible full-time consultative sales in real estate, industrial equipment, vehicles, custom services, or bulk commodities, which include long term relationships between salespeople and clients, which includes negotiating the terms and conditions of individual sales with customers, program oversight and management, clearly defined goals and objectives, and a demonstrated track record of sales success. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Required Qualifications - Director of Development 2:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes one year of full-time fundraising experience of successful face-to-face gift solicitation of $50,000 or more, or equivalent experience; equivalent experience includes experience in sales; marketing; public relations; and/or advancement experience which has involved direct face-to-face contact with clients, customers, prospective customers and members of the public. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Additional Requirements - Both:

• Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships.

• Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques; project management skills; and relevant event planning/management.

• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license at time of hire. Evening and weekend work required.

Preferred Qualifications - Both:

• Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $50,000 and above.

• Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.

• Experience with alumni/donor database applications.

• Demonstration of successful prospect identification and cultivation leading to major gift proposals.

• Advanced degree

Additional Information:

Area/College: Athletics, Intercollegiate
Department Name: Cougar Athletic Fund
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA, 99163
Department Link: cougarathleticfund.com/
Monthly Salary:

Director of Development 3 | $6,250.00 - $7,916.67

Director of Development 2 | $5,416.67 - $6,250.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility: OT Ineligible
FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by March 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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