Associate Director for Regional Development, East Coast
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 Development 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.
The Regional Development team has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Development. This is a full-time permanent position.
The Associate Director of Development will partner with academic leaders, volunteers and advancement colleagues across the University to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects in support of the University of Washington. This position will lead major gift fundraising efforts across the East Coast, working closely with academic leaders to advance unit and University-wide philanthropic priorities.
What You Will Do:
Frontline Fundraising
• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts of $100,000+ from prospects within the assigned East Coast region and steward existing major gift donors to strengthen long‑term relationships.
• Prepare compelling written proposals, endowment agreements, gift illustrations and other materials needed to secure major philanthropic commitments.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director for Regional Development to set fundraising goalsand strategies and regularly assess progress to ensure objectives are met.
• Develop a deep understanding of campus, unit and departmental priorities to accurately and effectively represent them to donors and prospective donors.
Strategy & Program Development
• Inform strategies that promote the philanthropic priorities of the University.
• Contribute to the creation of an annual plan that outlines fundraising goals, objectives and strategies.
• Lead the design and implementation of advancement programs, donor‑focused events and marketing materials that strengthen engagement and increase support for the University.
• Regularly evaluate programs, assess progress toward established goals and report results to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the budget for outreach, travel and cultivation activities within the assigned East Coast region.
• Plan and execute donor engagement events and programs, often in collaboration with partners such as the UW Alumni Association, Intercollegiate Athletics and schools and colleges.
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years of experience in development/advancement, with experience cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
• Residence within reasonable commuting distance of a major metropolitan airport.
• Fundraising experience in a higher education environment, including familiarity with gift planning vehicles.
• Knowledge of alumni relations, development and advancement principles.
• The ability to develop effective fundraising strategies that align with an organization’s mission, priorities and goals.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite for preparing correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, databases and forms.
• Ability to travel in‑state and out‑of‑state up to three times per year for events and meetings.
What You Can Expect:
• This position is remote-eligible for those located on the East Coast.
• Frequent domestic and local travel across the East Coast and for occasional UW Campus visits.
• Evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.
Apply Now
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The mission of the Development 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.
The Regional Development team has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Development. This is a full-time permanent position.
The Associate Director of Development will partner with academic leaders, volunteers and advancement colleagues across the University to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects in support of the University of Washington. This position will lead major gift fundraising efforts across the East Coast, working closely with academic leaders to advance unit and University-wide philanthropic priorities.
What You Will Do:
Frontline Fundraising
• Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts of $100,000+ from prospects within the assigned East Coast region and steward existing major gift donors to strengthen long‑term relationships.
• Prepare compelling written proposals, endowment agreements, gift illustrations and other materials needed to secure major philanthropic commitments.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director for Regional Development to set fundraising goalsand strategies and regularly assess progress to ensure objectives are met.
• Develop a deep understanding of campus, unit and departmental priorities to accurately and effectively represent them to donors and prospective donors.
Strategy & Program Development
• Inform strategies that promote the philanthropic priorities of the University.
• Contribute to the creation of an annual plan that outlines fundraising goals, objectives and strategies.
• Lead the design and implementation of advancement programs, donor‑focused events and marketing materials that strengthen engagement and increase support for the University.
• Regularly evaluate programs, assess progress toward established goals and report results to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the budget for outreach, travel and cultivation activities within the assigned East Coast region.
• Plan and execute donor engagement events and programs, often in collaboration with partners such as the UW Alumni Association, Intercollegiate Athletics and schools and colleges.
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years of experience in development/advancement, with experience cultivating and soliciting major gifts.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
• Residence within reasonable commuting distance of a major metropolitan airport.
• Fundraising experience in a higher education environment, including familiarity with gift planning vehicles.
• Knowledge of alumni relations, development and advancement principles.
• The ability to develop effective fundraising strategies that align with an organization’s mission, priorities and goals.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite for preparing correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, databases and forms.
• Ability to travel in‑state and out‑of‑state up to three times per year for events and meetings.
What You Can Expect:
• This position is remote-eligible for those located on the East Coast.
• Frequent domestic and local travel across the East Coast and for occasional UW Campus visits.
• Evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.
Apply Now
Apply Now