Director of Advancement, Medical Advancement

Position Summary

The Director of Advancement is a frontline fundraiser and strategic collaborator responsible for raising private philanthropic funding for the Washington University School of Medicine neurosciences community. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement, the Director will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors, grateful patients/families, and organizations across departments including neurology, psychiatry, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, and neuroscience (basic research).

Already one of the world’s premier institutions in neuroscience for training and research, WashU Medicine has deepened its investment with the newly opened Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building, known as “Fort Labs”, a spectacular and innovative hub focused on leading the brain science research revolution. The dynamic 609,000 square foot space on the Medical Campus houses one of the world’s highest concentrations of neuroscientists -- joining together investigators in neurology, psychiatry, anesthesiology, neuroscience, neurosurgery, and other areas. With its sleek design, advanced laboratories and collaborative workspaces, the building fosters interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding the brain and nervous system, transforming treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. WashU Medicine’s Outlook Magazine provides additional insight into the university’s dedication to advancing neuroscience with the goal of changing the world by understanding the brain.

The Director will work with a highly collaborative team of fundraisers focused on the neurosciences and will partner with key faculty to advance the vision and goals for their respective departments.

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Through a highly collaborative approach, identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure major gift commitments for assigned departments and division priorities primarily from individual donors, grateful patients and their family members, organizations, and select faculty.
• Proactively partner with faculty and the prospect research team to identify new prospects, develop fundraising strategies, and engage donors who are capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the research, teaching, and patient care components of assigned department and division priorities in order to effectively articulate the case for support for funding priorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen, leverage, and engage physicians, scientists, and volunteers in meaningful ways.
• Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director and newly created neurosciences team to significantly increase support for the neurosciences through creative and entrepreneurial approaches.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions
* Normal office environment
* Travel is a component of the position

Physical Effort
* Typically sitting at a desk or a table

Equipment
* Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Work Experience: Relevant Experience (5 Years)

More About This Job

This position is located in St. Louis, MO and the targeted hiring range for this position is $84,200 - $115,000.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree
• Skills: Adaptability, Analyze Information, Capital Campaigns, Computer Technology, Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Donor Solicitation, Donor Stewardship, Fundraising, Interpersonal Interactions, Major Gifts Fundraising, Oral Communications, Professional Integrity, Publications Production, Receptive to Feedback, Sound Judgment, Speaking Clearly, Synthesize Information, Targeted Communications, Team Collaboration, Teamwork, Work Collaboratively, Written Communication