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Req #: 248250

Department: UW ADVANCEMENT: FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Appointing Department Web Address: https://foster.uw.edu/

Job Location Detail: Hybrid: 2 days in the office a week

Posting Date: 07/25/2025

Closing Info:

Open Until Filled

Salary: $8,700 - $9,615 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

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 (https://www.washington.edu/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 ( https://www.washington.edu/advancement/ua-dei-visions-values-and-actions/) 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 Michael G. Foster School of Business has an exciting opening for a Director of Advancement. This is a full-time permanent position.

The Director of Advancement will work with the Dean, Advancement team, distinguished academic and program leaders and loyal volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective major gift donors to advance education at the Michael G. Foster School of Business.

The Director will leverage the strengths of one of the world’s top business schools to set goals, develop and implement strategic plans and build strong donor relationships through proactive outreach and thoughtful follow-up — all with the aim of securing major gifts that shape the future of the Michael G. Foster School of Business. The Director will focus on deepening engagement, understanding and trust in Foster’s impact through professional education and leadership development — key drivers of economic and social progress in Washington and beyond. With private support more vital than ever to UW’s mission, the Director will play a pivotal role in helping alumni and friends achieve their philanthropic goals while advancing the University’s future.

What You Will Do:** **Direct frontline fundraising responsibilities (70%)

•Identify, cultivate and solicit major and planned gift prospects with tailored engagement strategies that reflect donor motivations and the school’s priorities.

•Manage a dynamic portfolio, including a “Top 25” pool of major gift prospects capable of giving $100,000+, with an annual goal of 7+ major gift solicitations and 125–150 strategic visits.

•Prepare compelling proposals, gift agreements and related materials to secure and document major gifts.

•Collaborate with colleagues at Foster and across University Advancement to develop coordinated fundraising strategies.

•Partner with Foster faculty, staff and leadership to communicate funding needs and inspire donor investment.

•Maintain donor activity records in the University’s prospect management system and participate in regular goal reviews and self-assessments.

•Develop and manage budgets for outreach, travel and cultivation efforts.

•Support donor stewardship and recognition efforts, leveraging existing programs like the Dean’s Club and President’s Club.

•Recruit and support fundraising volunteers and committees, as needed.

Strategy & program development (30%)

•Set and assess goals, strategies and objectives for major gift fundraising efforts.

•Provide strategic guidance in the design of advancement initiatives that strengthen long-term donor relationships and secure leadership-level support.

•Collaborate with Foster and University Advancement colleagues to develop and execute cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for assigned prospects.

•Serve as a liaison to Foster’s centers and programs, supporting fundraising priorities, strategy development, donor engagement and team coordination. Seek leadership opportunities, such as facilitating major gift officer meetings, mentoring peers and leading special events or initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor’s degree AND at least five years of progressively responsible experience in institutional development/advancement or a related field, with an emphasis on cultivating and soliciting major gifts.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **What You Bring:

•Working knowledge of advancement and fundraising principles, particularly related to major gift strategy.

•Demonstrated strength in writing, relationship development, presentations and donor outreach.

•Track record of setting and achieving S.M.A.R.T. goals in a results-oriented role.

•Experience cultivating and stewarding donor relationships in alignment with institutional priorities.

•Sound judgment, professionalism and discretion in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

•Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizations and align efforts with broader university goals, with a self-motivated and collaborative approach.

What You Can Expect:

•Hybrid working environment is available, with a minimum of two days in office.

•Cubicle/open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.

•Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.

•Must be able to travel locally.

**Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.