Assistant Athletic Director, Development

About the role

The Opportunity: Washington State University Athletics, Cougar Athletic Fund, is hiring two positions for an Assistant Athletic Director of Development, each at either the Director of Development 4 or Director of Development 5 level. The positions may be based in either Pullman, WA, or Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Support unit fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach designed to promote constituent understanding of a unit’s activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising money.
• May include, but are not limited to annual giving, major gift development, and planned gift identification and advancement.

Requirements

• A Director of Development 4 secures 12 - 16 major gifts or pledges, opens a minimum of 20 solicitations, and has a minimum annual fundraising goal of $1,000,000.
• A Director of Development 5 manages a portfolio of 75 - 100 donors, secures 12 - 16 major gifts or pledges, opens a minimum of 20 solicitations, and has a minimum annual fundraising goal of $2,000,000. They also close a third of their major gifts at $250,000 or higher.

Qualifications

• Director of Development 4: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes three (3) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more OR comparable experience.
• Director of Development 5: Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes four (4) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more OR comparable experience.

Skills

• Extensive travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships.
• Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques; project management skills; and relevant event planning/management.
• Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission.
• Valid driver’s license and meeting departmental driving standards.
• Evening and weekend work required.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

Pay

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Director Of Development 4: Pullman: $6,012.09 - $8,750
Seattle: $6,493.05 - $9,697.96
Director Of Development 5: Pullman: $6,733.54 - $9,666.67
Seattle: $7,272.22 - $10,848.94

Schedule

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Qualifications

• Director of Development 4: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes three (3) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more OR comparable experience.
• Director of Development 5: Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes four (4) years of full-time fundraising experience, demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission, evidence of ability to plan and execute a fund drive (i.e. responsibility for a project from conception to realization), demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitations of gifts of $50,000 or more OR comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Director of Development 4: Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $100,000 and above. Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization. Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman terms for prospective donors. Experience with alumni/donor database applications.
• Director Of Development 5: Fundraising experience closing major gifts of $250,000 and above. Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization. Experience articulating athletic department and/or higher education philanthropic priorities in a compelling manner for prospective donors. Experience with alumni/donor/ticket database applications. Advanced Degree.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/Campus

Area/College: Athletics, Intercollegiate
Department Name: Cougar Athletic Fund
Location: Pullman, WA or Seattle, WA

Application Instructions

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Resume
Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday.
Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files.
Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month