Siteman Cancer Center Director of Advancement Job Description
Position Summary
The Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center is responsible for raising private support for cancer research, education, and community program priorities across Siteman Cancer Center and Washington University School of Medicine. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center, the Director will partner with the AVC to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts from individual donors, grateful patients/families, organizations and faculty for their assigned cancer specialty areas, departments, and divisions within Washington University School of Medicine.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gift commitments for assigned departments and divisions primarily from individual donors, grateful patients and their family members, organizations and selected faculty by: • Proactively work with faculty to identify new prospects, coordinate fundraising strategies, complete prospect qualification and cultivation calls, and communicate with and visit prospects and donors who are capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more. • Develop and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors for assigned departments and divisions. • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the research, teaching and patient care components of assigned departments and divisions in order to effectively articulate the case for support for funding priorities. • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of HIPAA. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
• Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment • Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or a table • Equipment: Office equipment
Required Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelors degree • Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position • Work Experience: Relevant Experience (5 Years) • Skills: Not Applicable • Drivers License: A drivers license is not required for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
• Travel: Is a component of the position • Major gift fundraising experience in a medical school or health sciences environment • Grateful patient fundraising experience • Proven ability and willingness to seek guidance and implement new knowledge obtained through proactive mentorship • Ability to meet and exceed fundraising performance benchmarks and goals • 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 • Sophistication and success in navigating a complex academic medical environment • Ability to make sound judgments in complex situations • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed environment
Salary Range:
$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually
Benefits:
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time • Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance • Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees • Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan • Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! • 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child • Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs • WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us
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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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.