Associate Director for Development, Social Sciences

Job Description

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University’s reputation and support equitable community building and service. This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

The Associate Director for Development, Social Sciences manages a large portfolio of prospects with diverse interests across the 14 degree‑granting programs within the Division of Social Sciences. Working with the advancement team, academic leaders, faculty and volunteers, this role secures major gifts that support academic programs, research and student initiatives. The Associate Director translates the College’s vision and strategic plan to diverse audiences, building strong donor relationships that lead to meaningful investments in students, faculty, programs and research.

• Lead major gift fundraising efforts by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, negotiating and stewarding gifts of $100,000 or more, primarily from individuals, with some engagement of corporate and foundation partners.
• Manage a portfolio of 100 to 125 major gift prospects, developing and implementing individualized strategies and conducting ongoing qualification.
• Drive donor engagement and pipeline growth by making 75 to 125 substantive contacts annually, qualifying new prospects, including cold outreach and advancing relationships toward solicitation.
• Secure major gifts by soliciting five to ten gifts annually and raising approximately $375,000 to $4.5 million each year.
• Develop donor materials such as proposals, agreements and gift illustrations.
• Maintain accurate records in the prospect management system and report regularly to the Director of Development for Social Sciences.
• Work with the Director of Development for Social Sciences to develop gift strategies.
• Collaborate with staff in Principal Giving, Regional Giving, Planned Giving and Corporate and Foundation Relations in preparing solicitation strategies for assigned prospects in portfolio.
• Coordinate participation in major gift fundraising activities and engagement efforts for administrators, academic leaders, volunteers and advancement staff.
• Pursue professional development and provide training in major gift fundraising for staff, faculty and volunteers.
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Development for Social Sciences.

• Participate in annual planning and assist leadership in establishing annual goals, strategies, objectives and developing policies and procedures.
• Provide strategic leadership in designing and implementing advancement programs needed to sustain and grow university support. Evaluate programs, assess progress toward goals and report on results.
• Support marketing and communications efforts by editing and proofreading information, as needed.

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

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