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Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center - University Advancement
Washington University in St. Louis
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Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63105

 Scheduled Hours 37.5
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
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.
More About This Job 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.
“This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $84,200 - $115,000.”
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills: Analyze Information, Capital Campaigns, Communication, Computer Technology, Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Donor Solicitation, Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Interpersonal Interactions, Managing Ambiguity, Meeting Goals, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Professional Integrity, Prospect Identification, Prospect Management, Publications Production, Software Applications, Sound Judgment, Synthesize Information, Targeted Communications, Teamwork, Work Collaboratively
Grade G15
Salary Range $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually
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 For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 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 Personal • 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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