Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center

Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center Organization: Washington University in St. Louis - Medical Advancement Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid / Travel Required) Position Type: Full-Time | Major Gifts About the Opportunity Are you a driven, collaborative fundraising professional passionate about accelerating lifesaving cancer research and clinical care? Siteman Cancer Center at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking an ambitious and strategic Director of Advancement to join our premier medical advancement team. In this pivotal role, you will lead major gift fundraising initiatives for assigned cancer specialty areas, divisions, and academic departments. Working at the intersection of world-class medicine and transformative philanthropy, you will partner closely with world-renowned department chairs, physician-scientists, and advancement leaders to transform grateful patient experiences and scientific breakthroughs into meaningful philanthropic impact. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is an accomplished major gift officer who thrives in complex academic medical or healthcare environments. You are: A Grateful Patient Fundraising Expert: Experienced in building trusted partnerships with faculty and medical staff to navigate grateful patient programs and HIPAA guidelines ethically and effectively. A Driven Portfolio Builder: Skilled at proactive prospect qualification, cold outreach, and taking initiative to turn untapped potential into an active, high-performing donor portfolio. A Collaborative Trust-Builder: Adept at fostering strong, authentic relationships with department chairs, academic leaders, advancement colleagues, and high-net-worth donors. An Articulate Storyteller: Capable of translating complex medical research, clinical care initiatives, and educational priorities into compelling, inspiring cases for philanthropic support. Key Responsibilities Major Gift Solicitations: Proactively identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, grateful patients, families, and organizations for major gift commitments (typically $100,000+). Portfolio & Pipeline Development: Build, qualify, and manage a dynamic portfolio of major gift prospects for assigned cancer specialties, departments, and clinical divisions. Faculty & Donor Diplomacy: Navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with poise, managing the expectations of leading academic physicians while ensuring a seamless, high-touch experience for donors and grateful families. Case for Support: Gain a deep conceptual understanding of the research, teaching, and clinical missions of assigned departments to effectively articulate funding priorities to diverse audiences. Compliance & Integrity: Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA compliance, donor confidentiality, and professional fundraising ethics. Strategic Alignment: Collaborate within a matrixed advancement team to achieve performance benchmarks, support capital campaigns, and drive overall organizational goals. Qualifications & Experience Required: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful, relevant fundraising experience, with a proven track record of qualifying prospects and securing major gifts. Why WashU Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center? Siteman Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Missouri and southern Illinois, recognized internationally for its leadership and achievements in cancer research, prevention, clinical care, and community outreach. Joining our team offers the opportunity to make a tangible, lasting impact on the future of medicine while working alongside some of the brightest minds in oncology. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington University in St. Louis