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Job Description

UW Medicine Advancement (https://give.uwmedicine.org/) **has an outstanding opportunity for a Director for Philanthropy to join their team**

At UW Medicine, we work to improve health for all people through excellence in clinical, research, and education and training programs. As the only comprehensive clinical, research and learning health system in the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region, UW Medicine provides the most up-to-date care for each individual patient, leads one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs, and provides innovative learning programs for students, trainees, and practitioners in the health professions.

The passionate, 86-person team at **UW Medicine Advancement** works collaboratively to connect donors with meaningful opportunities (https://give.uwmedicine.org/where-to-give/) to enhance patient care, expand educational opportunities and advance research at UW Medicine. This inspiring, challenging and rewarding work provides team members an opportunity to grow their careers, while making a difference in people’s lives, in our community and around the world. In the 2025 fiscal year, UW Medicine Advancement raised nearly $382 million in gifts and private grants (44 percent of the University of Washington’s total) from over 30,000 donors to support the mission of UW Medicine. You can find out more about UW Medicine Advancement’s priorities and office culture on our career website: https://give.uwmedicine.org/careers/

The **Director for Philanthropy** (Director) focuses on securing major gifts ($100,000+) for UW Medicine and cultivating donors who have the capacity to give at that level. The Director will work with the Senior Director for Philanthropy, the Assistant Vice President for Development and Major Gifts, the Chief Advancement Officer, academic leaders, volunteers, and other Advancement staff to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospective donors for gifts in support of UW Medicine. The Director reports to the Senior Director for Philanthropy.

The Director will be the lead staff member generating philanthropic support for UW Medicine with a focus on the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine as well as the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM). In this capacity, the Director will have leadership responsibility for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to increase gift and grant support for UW Medicine. In this role, the Director will work with department and institute leaders, administrators, and other academic leaders to develop fundraising strategies that support key programs in Rehabilitation Medicine, ISCRM, and other beats as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Fundraising Responsibilities - 85%

+ Develop a strategic major gifts plan for initiatives and priorities within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine within the context of the overall UW Medicine Advancement plan.

+ Develop a strategic major gifts plan for initiatives and priorities within the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM) within the context of the overall UW Medicine Advancement plan.

+ Work with departmental leaders and advancement colleagues to develop fundraising priorities and to implement programs, if necessary, to sustain major gift ($100k+) support.

+ Manage a portfolio of 100 to 150 major gift prospective donors (100k+) with a focus on those individuals with potential of $100,000 or more. Develop and present 10 to 15 major gift proposals each year with a target of securing an average of $2.5million+ in new commitments.

+ Maintain an active pool of prospective major gift donors who will be solicited in the next 12-18 month period.

+ Identify new major gift prospective donors, with emphasis on securing faculty referrals of grateful patients. Develop and implement a cultivation and solicitation strategy for each assigned major gift prospective donor.

+ Record donor activity. Prepare written proposals, informational materials, endowment agreements, and other materials needed to secure major gifts. Develop appropriate stewardship plans.

+ As appropriate, identify, recruit, train, and develop leadership roles for volunteers to assist with major gift fundraising activities. Staff volunteer fundraising partnerships and committees as assigned.

+ As needed, coordinate major gift fundraising activities with UW Medicine colleagues, and UW colleagues in Gift Planning, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Principal Gifts, Regional Gifts, etc.

Activities in Support of Direct Fundraising - 15%

+ Encourage department chairs and faculty to actively and productively participate in the fundraising process.

+ Work with UW and UW Medicine colleagues to develop special events, marketing materials, and donor relations activities to support major gift fundraising.

+ Seek appropriate training opportunities, including training necessary for proficiency in the use of gift planning techniques.

+ Prepare annual operating plan and progress reports as requested.

+ Complete annual performance self-assessment as key component of Annual Review.

+ Complete other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field and six or more years of progressively responsible experience in institutional advancement, with an emphasis on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts ($100k+).

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Aligns with UW Medicine's Executive Order 31 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-31-nondiscrimination-and-affirmative-action/) by valuing diversity and inclusion. Is committed to building and sustaining a community in which all employees achieve the knowledge, skills and attitudes that value and embrace inclusiveness, equity and awareness to unleash creativity and innovation.

+ UW Medicine employees are expected conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/policy-on-professional-conduct) . An assessment of professionalism is a factor considered in performance reviews, salary adjustments and promotion.

+ Proven skill in developing a strategic vision and overall direction for complex advancement programs; ability to create, implement, and manage programs; experience in recruiting and managing volunteers in the advancement process.

+ Demonstrated ability to establish, cultivate and steward strong relationships with donors and friends to build lifelong partnerships and trust while aligning the donor’s passions and goals with the institution.

+ Strong interpersonal skills and customer service. Ability to communicate in an open, direct and professional manner that engages dialog in a manner that resolves differences.

+ Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, exercise good judgment based on information and analysis in a fast pace, dynamic, deadline drive environment.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Teams). Willingness and ability to learn how to use the UW donor CRM database system and other proprietary software products.

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

+ Experience in higher education or medicine preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ At least 6 years of major and planned gift fundraising.

+ Experience with grateful patient fundraising.

+ Advancement experience in a health care, higher education or research settings.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

+ Frequent local and regional travel, some national travel is required. Regular evening and weekend meetings and events.

+ The successful candidate will be expected to have regular, reliable transportation for local travel and be willing to travel when necessary.

Attitudes, Behaviors and Skills We Value AT UW MEDICINE ADVANCEMENT

+ Placing team goals before individual goals

+ Assuming the best of intentions from faculty and colleagues

+ Embracing a spirit of continuous improvement

+ Focus on the highest priorities and manage time accordingly

+ Manage and improve programs independently and build ownership over time

+ Anticipate needed next steps; think through problems

+ Approach work strategically, keeping the big picture in mind

+ Address problems proactively and present potential solutions for resolution

+ Learning from each other

+ Demonstrate the desire to learn new things while also meeting current position responsibilities

+ Take the time to build fluency in ALL fundraising operations

+ Be a proactive problem-solver; show resourcefulness in anticipating and addressing issues and concerns

+ Demonstrating professionalism

+ Transparency: Be honest and straightforward with colleagues and donors

+ Attitude: Work with a positive and collaborative approach

+ Humility: Share credit generously; take ownership of challenges (“be generous with credit and selfish with blame”)

+ Dedication: Consistently follow through; keep your word

+ Maintaining high emotional intelligence

+ Build, maintain and recover relationships with internal and external constituents

+ Partner and communicate well with supervisor and peers

+ Hone self-awareness, including the ability to admit mistakes and knowing when to correct course

**Application Process** :

A cover letter is required for this position and must be attached with your application for your application to be considered. In you cover letter please address your experience engaging and working with diverse communities – particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to foster competence and understanding.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$115,008.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$130,008.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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.