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Job Description

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 (http://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 University of Washington Tacoma is a growing, urban-serving university deeply invested in its local community and beyond. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to innovative teaching, scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborations. UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity and accessibility is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.

UW Tacoma has an exciting opening for a Director for Annual Philanthropy & Stewardship. This is a full-time permanent position.

The Director for Annual Philanthropy and Stewardship collaborates with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development to create and execute UW Tacoma's annual philanthropy and stewardship strategy, including the annual fundraising plan, digital and direct mail campaigns and a donor-centered stewardship program. Annual philanthropy focuses on gifts up to $25,000.

As a key member of the UW Tacoma Advancement team, the Director will lead efforts to cultivate, engage, solicit and steward both annual and major donors, working closely with Deans, faculty, staff, donors, volunteers and the broader community.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, the Director will join a team that values collaboration, relationship-building, accountability, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and impact, working in partnership with teams across the UW.

What You Will Do:

Digital Media, Direct Mail and Solicitation

+ Lead fundraising projects in support of vital campus programs and initiatives such as general scholarship support, emergency aid and the Chancellor's Excellence Fund.

+ Develop and lead UW Tacoma’s annual philanthropy strategy, leveraging digital, direct mail, and community-based campaigns — such as Husky Giving Day and Giving Tuesday — to engage faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers and the broader community.

+ Create and manage digital strategies — including e-solicitations and online giving campaigns — to drive donor engagement across digital platforms.

+ Utilize data to inform strategies and results.

+ Support marketing and communications by identifying impactful stories and contributing content as needed.

+ Solicit UW Tacoma’s volunteer boards annually in coordination with frontline fundraisers and the Corporate and Foundations Relations Director.

+ Collaborate with the central Annual Philanthropy team to create UW Tacoma’s annual philanthropy and stewardship content and strategy.

Customized Stewardship Tracking, Reporting and Gift Acknowledgement

+ Design, launch and manage a stewardship program to ensure donors receive personalized, timely communication that expresses impact and appreciation.

+ Collaborate with UW Tacoma’s frontline fundraising team to design and manage individualized stewardship plans, including prompting, coordinating and supporting appropriate faculty and staff involvement.

+ Create compelling reports, presentations and other stewardship resources.

+ Work closely with Marketing and Communications and Events teams in generating stewardship-focused event materials.

Strategy and Program Development

+ Partner with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development to develop and execute philanthropic strategic priorities for UW Tacoma.

+ Build and implement an annual philanthropy plan, including fundraising goals, objectives and strategies.

+ Provide strategic leadership in designing and implementing development programs to sustain and increase private support.

+ Evaluate, assess and report regularly on program progress.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree AND at least four years of experience in development or advancement, with an emphasis on annual philanthropy and stewardship.

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

What You Bring:

+ Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to write concisely and persuasively. Writing samples will be requested.

+ Demonstrated advanced data analysis skills.

+ Self-starter focused on creating positive external and internal relationships.

+ Proficiency working with relational databases and Microsoft Word and Excel for the generation of correspondence and reports

+ Dedicated to UW Tacoma’s mission and vision in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts.

What You Can Expect:

+ Ability to work evenings and weekend hours, as necessary, or on short or limited notice.

+ Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and willing to travel when necessary.

+ Frequent local travel expected.

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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$90,300.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$95,004.00 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%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

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.