Director of Engagement, Medical Advancement at Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Position Summary
As an integral member of the Medical Advancement Strategic Engagement team, the Director of Engagement will work closely with the Strategic Engagement team and gift officers to establish a donor centric program that demonstrates impact and recognizes and celebrates the philanthropic commitments of donors to the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center through printed and digital communications and events.
The successful applicant for this role will be an exceptional project manager and creative thinker with a passion for providing tailored, first-class experiences for constituents through innovative communications and programming.

Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Senior Director of Strategic Engagement, Major Gift Officers, faculty and departments, set the overall strategy for donor relations and stewardship for Medical Advancement, including executing recognition and engagement activities to highlight how different levels of donor's philanthropic support advances the School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center.
• In partnership and close collaboration with the Vice Chancellor, Associate Vice Chancellor and specific Major Gift Officers in Medical Advancement, staff identified faculty Chairs and respective leadership to develop and execute comprehensive stewardship and donor engagement plans tailored to the needs of those departments.
• Working in conjunction with the Strategic Engagement team's Director of Engagement for Operations, proactively initiate the development of tailored donor impact plans to highlight the impact of donors and consider how to repurpose stewardship pieces for annual fund donors.
• Maintain a comprehensive donor recognition matrix, which outlines appropriate recognition across all levels of giving to ensure consistency and ensure lead donors are thanked appropriately for their gifts.
• Undertake other projects and duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or terminal degree.
• Experience including progressive responsibility in stewardship, donor and/or client relations and management.
• Experience within a complex university, academic research medical center, national non-profit organization, or organization with sub-units and complex reporting relationships.
• Previous success in fundraising (Annual Giving and/or Major Gifts).
• Highly successful and experienced professional, skilled at providing an exceptional donor and/or client experience, ideally within institutional advancement and/or medicine.
• Ability to understand and articulate how donor relations supports and advances the broader fundraising agenda.
• Ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative staff members.
• Skill to oversee the planning and execution of events.
• Ability to articulate the needs, interests, and accomplishments of the School of Medicine to a wide range of audiences.
• Keen sense of accountability, sound judgement, and ethical professionalism in a deadline-driven, high-performing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workflows and multiple projects effectively, including developing timelines, setting priorities, and coordinating multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Track record as a creative and innovative thinker, as well as a resourceful problem solver.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct advancement programs requiring a high degree of coordination and cooperation with other staff.
• Outstanding ability to plan, coordinate and manage development projects and campaigns.
• Demonstrated expertise with personal solicitations, stewardship and gift processes.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse constituents (board members, chancellor, vice chancellors, deans, school or unit directors, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with commitment to meet deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of five years of related experience.