Senior Director of Advancement Services

Employer: Saint Martin's University

Location: Lacey, Washington State (US)

Salary: $70,000 to $74,200

Date posted: Feb 18, 2026

Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement

Employment Level: Senior-Level

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Private Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, is a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts institution rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, which upholds the continuity of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and the lifelong pursuit of truth. Guided by the Hallmarks of Benedictine Education and core themes of Faith, Reason, Service, and Community, we cultivate a welcoming and hospitable community where faculty and staff of all backgrounds are invited to share their gifts in service of our students and mission. At the heart of that mission is a ministry of education in the liberal arts, forming students to grow as whole persons, pursue wisdom, and contribute to the common good. We seek colleagues who wish to join this mission in partnership with the monks of Saint Martin’s Abbey: educating with care, accompanying students on their journey, and working together for personal and communal transformation. For a deeper understanding of Saint Martin’s University, review the “Who We Are” information on our career home page.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Advancement Services serves as the information systems manager for the Office of Institutional Advancement that manages resources supporting all university fundraising and partnerships. The Senior Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership including long- and short-term planning in the areas of gift processing, database integrity, reporting, data analysis and system enhancements.

• Coordinate with the Vice President for Institutional Advancement to develop and execute the annual planned giving communication plan, including newsletters, webinars, and donor education efforts. Oversee timelines, content flow, and delivery to ensure consistent, mission aligned outreach to planned giving prospects.
• Oversee and assist in the processing and acknowledgment of gifts, pledges, pledge payments, matching claims, and other contributions to the university from private funding sources.
• Lead the adoption and implementation and continued improvement of a new CRM system.
• Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement Events Coordinator and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement to manage the Gala. Overseeing week-of and day-of event operations to ensure seamless delivery and support post-event follow-up, including donor stewardship and auction fulfillment.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Advancement Services staff; Development & Events Manager and Database Manager.
• Increase efficiency and capacity of fundraising and constituent relations by developing data management practices that align with business practices.
• Conduct and oversee prospect research and management efforts to build a pipeline of campaign support and to ensure that donors and prospects are appropriately moved through the development cycle.
• Provide recurring and one-time reports for fundraising programs such as but not limited to BOT fundraising reports, departmental monthly endowment reports, alumni engagement reports, constituent interactions such as direct mail, phone calls, emails.
• Oversee our data management policies/procedures and a well-documented training process for departmental staff.
• Custodian of all Marylhurst University student transcript requests and education verification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Join Saint Martin’s?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a university that is deeply committed to holistic education, values-driven work, and inclusive excellence. You’ll contribute to a meaningful mission while being part of a collaborative and welcoming academic community.

To Apply
To see the full job description or to apply for this position, please visit our website at Work at Saint Martin’s.