Director of Development

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* The Opportunity:

** The
** Director of Development 2
** is responsible for supporting the
** Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
** fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote constituent understanding of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising philanthropic gifts. These efforts may include, but are not limited to annual giving, major gift development, and planned gift identification and advancement. Extensive travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere is required.

A Director of Development 2 qualifies approximately 50 prospective donors, secures 5-15 major gifts or pledges, opens a minimum of 10 solicitations, and meets a minimum annual fundraising goal of $250,000.
** Additional Information:
** This is a
** full-time** (
** 100%
** FTE),
** permanent
* * position. This position is overtime
** eligible.
**** Monthly Salary:** $4,942.10 - $7,569.55 |
* Commensurate with experience and qualifications
* 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.

** Benefits:
** 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

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* Required Qualifications:

*** 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 $10,000 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.
* 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.
* Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission.
* Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
* Evening and weekend work required.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $25,000 and above.
* Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.
* Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman terms for prospective donors.
* Experience with alumni/donor database applications.
** Position Sponsorship Eligibility:
** Not eligible for work visa sponsorship    
** About Department/College/Area/ Campus** - Edward R. Murrow College of Communication    
** Area/College:
** Edward R. Murrow College of Communication  
** Department Name:
** Murrow College of Communication | Development Team  
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* Location:

** Pullman, WA    
** Application Instructions:
** Applicants must upload the…