Washington State University Hiring for Director of Development, Foundation Relations at Pullman, WA Full Time

Available Title(s):

1138-NN_ADMINPRO – Coordinator

Business Title:

Director of Development, Foundation Relations

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

This position may be eligible for remote/hybrid work.

The Opportunity:

As the Director of Development, Foundation Relations with the WSU Foundation you will work with faculty, Advancement colleagues, Deans, WSU’s Office of Research and other University professionals to identify, cultivate and solicit private foundation gifts and grants. You will develop and implement strategies to meet fundraising objectives, identifying new foundation major gift prospects, while at the same time deepening relationships with foundations already in your portfolio. As part of the Foundation Relations’ team you will provide counsel to colleagues across the WSU system and share your expertise in all aspects of proposal writing, management and stewardship while managing a portfolio of major private foundations.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience writing grants/proposals for a complex non-profit or higher education institution and successfully securing funding.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing.

• Proven ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively.

• Complex problem-solving and planning skills.

• Demonstrable experience using a global organizational perspective with knowledge of multiple academic units and/or specialized knowledge/experience in an academic field of study or non-profit specialty.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.

• Solid knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards governing foundation grant/proposal making.

• Experience handling sensitive information discretely while maintaining confidentiality.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while adapting to changing priorities.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, as well as experience using fundraising databases such as Ellucian Advance, Raiser’s Edge or SalesForce.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree

• Experience as a member of a Foundation Relations team at a university, particularly a public, land grant institution.

• Demonstrated experience in securing philanthropic gifts and sponsored research at a minimum gift level of $100,000 or greater.

Additional Information:

Area/College: University Advancement

Department Name: Foundation Relations

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163

Department Link: WSU Foundation

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 – $7,569.55 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation. 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 and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

FTE: 100%

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday January 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

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.

Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].