Medical Major Gift Officer - University Advancement
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Medical Major Gift Officer
The Medical Major Gift Officer is responsible for raising private philanthropic funding for WashU Medicine. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Medical Advancement, this gift officer will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors, grateful patients/families, and organizations for their assigned departments and divisions within WashU Medicine. The Medical Major Gift Officer will work collaboratively with assigned Department leadership to advance the vision and goals of the department and will serve as the chief fundraising advisor to the Department Chair, Division Chiefs, and key faculty.
Primary
Duties & Responsibilities:
For more information on the WashU School of Medicine, please visit medicine.washu.edu.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Local travel to medical campus and off-campus locations.
- Use of personal automobile required.
- Ability to travel within the United States.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at 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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to analyze opportunities, develop and execute a strategy to secure private support.
- Ability to articulate the needs, interests, and accomplishments of the School of Medicine to a wide range of audiences.
Education:
Master's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Fundraising (5 Years)
Skills:
Fundraising, Fundraising Strategies, Goal Management, Major Gift Development, Managing Ambiguity, Meeting Deadlines, Mentorship, New Program Development, Nonprofit Fundraising, Performance Metrics, Proactive Behavior, Sound Judgment, Work Collaboratively
Grade:
G15
Salary Range:
Base pay is commensurate with experience. 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.
Questions:
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Accommodation:
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email Candidate Questions or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening:
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement:
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
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