Senior Development Officer - University Advancement

Senior Development Officer – University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for the Senior Development Officer, a generalist fundraising role reporting to the Executive Director of Operations.

The Senior Development Officer reports to the Executive Director of Operations and is responsible for fundraising as a generalist on behalf of the university in support of key priorities.

• Focus on acquisition, retention, and reacquisition of prospects ($25,000 - $249,000) in the assigned region with a primary focus on unrestricted giving. Qualify and cultivate donors with the goal of increasing the donor’s support to leadership and major gift levels.
• Work closely with all levels of development officers in the Territory to ensure short and long-term fundraising success. Work closely with subject matter experts in the Philanthropic Strategy Vertical to meet the fundraising priorities of the Danforth Campus schools, programs, university priorities, university initiatives and Principal Gifts team to identify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward principal gift prospects.
• 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.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Travel as needed

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

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.

• Experience soliciting gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Ability to work effectively within a complex organization across multiple units dealing with diverse constituents (school deans, administrators, alumni, students, university-wide advancement staff and key volunteers).

• Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Databasing, Detail-Oriented, Donor Management, Flexible Mindset, Major Gift Solicitation, Microsoft Excel, Multiple Project Management, Objectives Oriented, Oral Communications, Organizing, People Oriented, Positive Thinking, Receptive to Feedback, Relationship Building, Salesforce (Software), Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment, Working Independently, Written Communication

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.

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.