What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR FOR ANNUAL PHILANTHROPY position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #: 245266 Department: UW ADVANCEMENT - ANNUAL PHILANTHROPY Job Location: Seattle Campus Job Location Detail: Hybrid eligible: 2 days in the office in UW Tower, 3 days telework Posting Date: 04/11/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $8,500-$9,159 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: 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.
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 . 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 Annual Philanthropy 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 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.
Annual Philanthropy has an exciting opening for a Director for Annual Philanthropy. This is a full-time permanent position.
Reporting to the Executive Director for Annual Philanthropy, the Director for Annual Philanthropy leads annual giving efforts across direct mail, digital and phonathon channels to help achieve annual giving goals. This role provides strategic direction in the development, implementation, and evaluation of annual giving initiatives that build a long-term base of philanthropic support for the University. This critical work includes overseeing multi-channel direct marketing activities aimed at acquiring, reactivating, retaining and upgrading annual donors—with a strong emphasis on expanding the donor base, boosting retention rates and strengthening the fundraising pipeline.
The Director is also responsible for analyzing data trends to strategically plan annual giving fundraising efforts. This leadership role will deploy resources in innovative ways that maximize results and grow the University of Washington’s base of annual support.
What You Will Do:
Leadership and Team Management (25%)
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 . 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 Annual Philanthropy 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 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.
Annual Philanthropy has an exciting opening for a Director for Annual Philanthropy. This is a full-time permanent position.
Reporting to the Executive Director for Annual Philanthropy, the Director for Annual Philanthropy leads annual giving efforts across direct mail, digital and phonathon channels to help achieve annual giving goals. This role provides strategic direction in the development, implementation, and evaluation of annual giving initiatives that build a long-term base of philanthropic support for the University. This critical work includes overseeing multi-channel direct marketing activities aimed at acquiring, reactivating, retaining and upgrading annual donors—with a strong emphasis on expanding the donor base, boosting retention rates and strengthening the fundraising pipeline.
The Director is also responsible for analyzing data trends to strategically plan annual giving fundraising efforts. This leadership role will deploy resources in innovative ways that maximize results and grow the University of Washington’s base of annual support.
What You Will Do:
Leadership and Team Management (25%)
•Collaborate across University Advancement’s central and unit-based teams to align goals and ensure the success of annual campaigns.
•Oversee professional development and career enrichment for annual giving professionals.
•In partnership with the Executive Director, manage, lead, and support the Annual Philanthropy team, which includes student and early-career alumni engagement, mid-level giving and pipeline development.
•Effectively allocate staff and budget resources to implement a top-tier program that meets fundraising objectives.
Strategy Development (25%)
Strategy Development (25%)
•Engage campus and unit colleagues to build shared understanding of annual giving goals, drive annual giving strategy and align messaging and fundraising strategies.
•Partner closely with the Executive Director to develop key strategies for various annual donor segments to convert annual giving donors into major gift prospects, retain long-term donors and acquire new donors.
•Develop and execute UW's multi-channel annual giving strategy, focusing on innovative approaches to maximize the impact of digital channels.
•Craft compelling and cohesive messaging tailored for diverse platforms and audiences.
Program Development and Management (25%)
Program Development and Management (25%)
•Manage the University’s annual Husky Giving Day in close partnership with University Marketing and Communications (UMAC) and other key partners.
•Direct the annual giving marketing budget to maximize efficiency and ensure that projects are on time and within budget.
•Collaborate with Information Management to extract data, ensure data integrity and develop annual giving reports.
•In partnership with analytics peers, develop data-driven approaches to segmentation and testing and use descriptive and predictive models to enhance direct marketing efforts.
•Develop and implement a thorough quality check system and train staff to ensure error-free output.
Relationship Management (25%)
Relationship Management (25%)
•Work with external vendors and UMAC to efficiently direct a high volume of activities across direct marketing and digital channels, with measurable outcomes.
•Manage the relationship with the phonathon vendor, providing strategic guidance and ensuring key goals are met.
•Collaborate with both central and unit partners to build buy-in and maximize annual giving outcomes for alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of the university.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree AND at least four years of experience in annual giving or a related field.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree AND at least four years of experience in annual giving or a related field.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
•Demonstrated experience in annual giving, including experience managing complex annual giving campaigns.
•Experience managing a team and supporting the professional development and growth of staff.
•Strong attention to detail, accuracy and consistency.
•Experience working in a data-driven environment where decision-making is guided by analysis, testing and a commitment to iterative process improvement.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high initiative, flexibility, and ability to collaborate across functional areas.
What You Can Expect:
What You Can Expect:
•Cubicle/open workspace environment, which may result in higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
•Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short notice.
•Frequent local travel expected.
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 log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are 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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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 log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are 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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Salary : $8,500 - $9,159
