Associate Director, Community Fundraising, Medical Advancement - University Advancement

Overview Associate Director, Community Fundraising, Medical Advancement - University Advancement at Washington University in St. Louis. The role supports the growth of the Siteman Cancer Center and WashU Medicine’s community fundraising program by managing a portfolio of community fundraising donors and the program’s peer-to-peer platform. This position conceptualizes and produces collateral materials for the program and assists with the development and implementation of a robust communication strategy for community fundraising donors. Successful collaboration and an appreciation of complex organizations are critical, as the associate director will work closely with colleagues across Siteman Cancer Center, WashU Medicine, and University Advancement to accomplish the primary duties and responsibilities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, and steward community fundraising donors and prospects at the $1,000 - $250,000 gift range along with donors assigned by the Senior Director to increase and maintain the community event fundraising program donor pipeline for Siteman Cancer Center and WashU Medicine. In partnership with the Senior Director and Medical Advancement gift officers, develop appropriate faculty and Siteman/WashU Medicine partner relationships to effectively identify prospective community fundraising donors. Support the Senior Director with the management and execution of proactive recruitment of new event opportunities to grow the program as well as create a meaningful recognition and engagement plan for community fundraisers in order to assist with retention efforts. These activities may include but are not limited to community fundraising events and marketing best practice lunch and learns, development of collateral materials, promotional materials, and targeted e-communications. Peer-to-Peer Platform Management Conceptualize and execute best practices for the platform to meet the needs of internal and external users. Assist with vetting and approval of new event fundraising pages and submissions through the program’s peer-to-peer platform in coordination with the Advancement Coordinator, Community Fundraising. Communication Strategy In partnership with the Senior Director, develop and execute a communication strategy for the community fundraising event program donors and, as appropriate, WashU Medicine and Siteman leadership and major gift donors including craft case statements, solicitation letters, and other donor and prospect communications on behalf of faculty, advancement staff, and/or WashU Medicine leadership. Perform other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Travel may be required Normal office environment Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary Ability and willingness to travel to on- and off-campus locations Ability to occasionally lift items up to 50 lbs Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement 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. Education Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Certifications No specific certification is required for this position. Work Experience Relevant Experience (3 Years) Skills Not Applicable Preferred Qualifications More About This Job Ability to articulate the needs, interests, and accomplishments of Siteman Cancer Center and Medical School to a wide range of audiences. Capacity to perform in an intellectually rigorous and complex environment, exhibit personal characteristics enabling effective interaction with important constituencies, and possess a genuine commitment to the advancement of science and science education and to the principles governing Washington University and Siteman Cancer Center. This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $58,400-$66,000. Compensation and Benefits Grade: G12 Salary Range: $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / 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. Benefits For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: 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. 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