University of Washington
Assistant Director for Philanthropy - UW Medicine Advancement
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
UW Medicine Advancement (https://give.uwmedicine.org/)
has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Director for Philanthropy to join their team At UW Medicine, we work to improve health for all people through excellence in clinical, research, and education and training programs. As the only comprehensive clinical, research and learning health system in the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region, UW Medicine provides the most up-to-date care for each individual patient, leads one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs, and provides innovative learning programs for students, trainees, and practitioners in the health professions. The
UW Medicine Advancement
team (about 86 people) works to connect donors with meaningful opportunities to enhance patient care, expand educational opportunities and advance research at UW Medicine. In the 2025 fiscal year, UW Medicine Advancement raised $381 million in gifts and private grants from over 30,000 donors. You can learn more about UW Medicine Advancement’s priorities and culture on our career site: https://give.uwmedicine.org/careers/ The
Assistant Director for Philanthropy
(Assistant Director), as part of a dynamic major gift fundraising team, generates philanthropic support for UW Medicine with a focus on education programs within the School of Medicine. This role emphasizes discovering new prospective donors who have capacity and inclination to give, but are not yet deeply involved with UW Medicine. The Assistant Director will collaborate with UW Medicine Advancement’s Pipeline Team, Alumni Team, faculty, and peer-major gift officers to research prospects, understand their areas of philanthropic interests, and qualify them for further cultivation. The Assistant Director collaborates with major gift officers and Advancement teams across the university to conceptualize, develop and plan strategies for activities and special events to support qualification and solicitation efforts for key education programs within the School of Medicine and UW Medicine. This position also maintains their own portfolio of major gift donors. The Assistant Director will have a secondary focus on planned giving, which includes responding to donor inquiries, facilitating meaningful stewardship, and helping to support related outreach strategies on behalf of UW Medicine Advancement in partnership with the Office of Planned Giving. Responsibilities
Direct Fundraising Responsibilities – 85% Partner with UW Medicine Advancement’s Pipeline Team to identify potential major and planned giving prospects to education using grateful patient data, research tools, faculty referrals, and donor history. Partner with UW Medicine’s Alumni Team to identify alumni prospects who are celebrating milestone reunion years or are otherwise engaged as alumni volunteers. Serve as a qualification officer, assessing major gift prospects and determining their philanthropic interests and capacity. Conduct monthly donor visits to cultivate relationships, solicit gifts, and steward donors, identifying prospects for annual, major, and planned giving as appropriate. Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies in collaboration with fundraising colleagues, faculty, and academic leaders. Maintain donor records and track engagement using the University’s prospect management system. Work across Advancement teams to plan and execute events and activities that support qualification and solicitation efforts. Manage a portfolio of prospects with a focus on those who can make gifts of $100,000 or more. Develop and present 5-7 major gift proposals annually, with a target of securing an average of $500,000 in new commitments. Lead strategic fundraising campaigns for key constituent groups. Identify longtime annual donors with planned giving potential and coordinate outreach with the Planned Giving team. Align individual qualification and solicitation strategies with the broader annual philanthropy plan. Activities in Support of Direct Fundraising – 15% Support the development of the annual operating plan including quantitative and qualitative goals and objectives. Plan should include a list of prospects to be asked in the next 12-18 months. Prepare monthly reports to track and assess progress. Prepare written proposals, gift illustrations, and informational materials needed to secure major gifts. Develop basic knowledge of and information resources for all areas of UW Medicine, focusing on research, patient care and education activities within the School of Medicine. Ensure that all fundraising activities involving patients are compliant with HIPAA privacy regulations. Seek appropriate professional development opportunities. Complete annual performance self-assessment as a key component of Annual Review. Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of increasingly responsible experience in institutional advancement with a preference for experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Additional Requirements
Aligns with UW Medicine\'s Executive Order 31 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action by valuing diversity and inclusion. Is committed to building and sustaining a community in which all employees achieve knowledge, skills and attitudes that value inclusiveness, equity and awareness to unleash creativity and innovation. UW Medicine employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct. An assessment of professionalism is a factor considered in performance reviews, salary adjustments and promotion. Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation activities. Ability to write clearly and concisely to distill complex scientific/medical information and data; ability to multi-task and complete assigned projects in a timely manner with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation. Poised, professional manner and the ability to communicate clearly, directly and empathetically in all interactions. Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, exercise good judgment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in an organized and professional manner. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidences and protect confidential information. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desired Qualifications
Development experience in a health care, medical research and/or higher education setting is preferred. Attitudes, Behaviors and Skills We Value at UW Medicine Advancement
Placing team goals before individual goals Assuming the best of intentions from faculty and colleagues Embracing a spirit of continuous improvement Focus on the highest priorities and manage time accordingly Manage and improve programs independently and build ownership over time Anticipate needed next steps; think through problems Approach work strategically, keeping the big picture in mind Address problems proactively and present potential solutions for resolution Learning from each other Demonstrate the desire to learn new things while also meeting current position responsibilities Take the time to build fluency in all fundraising operations Be a proactive problem-solver; show resourcefulness in anticipating and addressing issues Demonstrating professionalism Transparency: Be honest and straightforward with colleagues and donors Attitude: Work with a positive and collaborative approach Humility: Share credit generously; take ownership of challenges Dedication: Consistently follow through; keep your word Maintaining high emotional intelligence Build, maintain and recover relationships with internal and external constituents Partner and communicate well with supervisor and peers Hone self-awareness, including the ability to admit mistakes and know when to correct course. #UWUAJOBS #UWMAJOBS Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $75,000.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $82,008.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and a diverse environment. Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Disability accommodation requests: 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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UW Medicine Advancement (https://give.uwmedicine.org/)
has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Director for Philanthropy to join their team At UW Medicine, we work to improve health for all people through excellence in clinical, research, and education and training programs. As the only comprehensive clinical, research and learning health system in the five-state WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho) region, UW Medicine provides the most up-to-date care for each individual patient, leads one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs, and provides innovative learning programs for students, trainees, and practitioners in the health professions. The
UW Medicine Advancement
team (about 86 people) works to connect donors with meaningful opportunities to enhance patient care, expand educational opportunities and advance research at UW Medicine. In the 2025 fiscal year, UW Medicine Advancement raised $381 million in gifts and private grants from over 30,000 donors. You can learn more about UW Medicine Advancement’s priorities and culture on our career site: https://give.uwmedicine.org/careers/ The
Assistant Director for Philanthropy
(Assistant Director), as part of a dynamic major gift fundraising team, generates philanthropic support for UW Medicine with a focus on education programs within the School of Medicine. This role emphasizes discovering new prospective donors who have capacity and inclination to give, but are not yet deeply involved with UW Medicine. The Assistant Director will collaborate with UW Medicine Advancement’s Pipeline Team, Alumni Team, faculty, and peer-major gift officers to research prospects, understand their areas of philanthropic interests, and qualify them for further cultivation. The Assistant Director collaborates with major gift officers and Advancement teams across the university to conceptualize, develop and plan strategies for activities and special events to support qualification and solicitation efforts for key education programs within the School of Medicine and UW Medicine. This position also maintains their own portfolio of major gift donors. The Assistant Director will have a secondary focus on planned giving, which includes responding to donor inquiries, facilitating meaningful stewardship, and helping to support related outreach strategies on behalf of UW Medicine Advancement in partnership with the Office of Planned Giving. Responsibilities
Direct Fundraising Responsibilities – 85% Partner with UW Medicine Advancement’s Pipeline Team to identify potential major and planned giving prospects to education using grateful patient data, research tools, faculty referrals, and donor history. Partner with UW Medicine’s Alumni Team to identify alumni prospects who are celebrating milestone reunion years or are otherwise engaged as alumni volunteers. Serve as a qualification officer, assessing major gift prospects and determining their philanthropic interests and capacity. Conduct monthly donor visits to cultivate relationships, solicit gifts, and steward donors, identifying prospects for annual, major, and planned giving as appropriate. Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies in collaboration with fundraising colleagues, faculty, and academic leaders. Maintain donor records and track engagement using the University’s prospect management system. Work across Advancement teams to plan and execute events and activities that support qualification and solicitation efforts. Manage a portfolio of prospects with a focus on those who can make gifts of $100,000 or more. Develop and present 5-7 major gift proposals annually, with a target of securing an average of $500,000 in new commitments. Lead strategic fundraising campaigns for key constituent groups. Identify longtime annual donors with planned giving potential and coordinate outreach with the Planned Giving team. Align individual qualification and solicitation strategies with the broader annual philanthropy plan. Activities in Support of Direct Fundraising – 15% Support the development of the annual operating plan including quantitative and qualitative goals and objectives. Plan should include a list of prospects to be asked in the next 12-18 months. Prepare monthly reports to track and assess progress. Prepare written proposals, gift illustrations, and informational materials needed to secure major gifts. Develop basic knowledge of and information resources for all areas of UW Medicine, focusing on research, patient care and education activities within the School of Medicine. Ensure that all fundraising activities involving patients are compliant with HIPAA privacy regulations. Seek appropriate professional development opportunities. Complete annual performance self-assessment as a key component of Annual Review. Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and three or more years of increasingly responsible experience in institutional advancement with a preference for experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership gifts. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Additional Requirements
Aligns with UW Medicine\'s Executive Order 31 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action by valuing diversity and inclusion. Is committed to building and sustaining a community in which all employees achieve knowledge, skills and attitudes that value inclusiveness, equity and awareness to unleash creativity and innovation. UW Medicine employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct. An assessment of professionalism is a factor considered in performance reviews, salary adjustments and promotion. Experience with face-to-face cultivation and solicitation activities. Ability to write clearly and concisely to distill complex scientific/medical information and data; ability to multi-task and complete assigned projects in a timely manner with attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation. Poised, professional manner and the ability to communicate clearly, directly and empathetically in all interactions. Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, exercise good judgment in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in an organized and professional manner. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidences and protect confidential information. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desired Qualifications
Development experience in a health care, medical research and/or higher education setting is preferred. Attitudes, Behaviors and Skills We Value at UW Medicine Advancement
Placing team goals before individual goals Assuming the best of intentions from faculty and colleagues Embracing a spirit of continuous improvement Focus on the highest priorities and manage time accordingly Manage and improve programs independently and build ownership over time Anticipate needed next steps; think through problems Approach work strategically, keeping the big picture in mind Address problems proactively and present potential solutions for resolution Learning from each other Demonstrate the desire to learn new things while also meeting current position responsibilities Take the time to build fluency in all fundraising operations Be a proactive problem-solver; show resourcefulness in anticipating and addressing issues Demonstrating professionalism Transparency: Be honest and straightforward with colleagues and donors Attitude: Work with a positive and collaborative approach Humility: Share credit generously; take ownership of challenges Dedication: Consistently follow through; keep your word Maintaining high emotional intelligence Build, maintain and recover relationships with internal and external constituents Partner and communicate well with supervisor and peers Hone self-awareness, including the ability to admit mistakes and know when to correct course. #UWUAJOBS #UWMAJOBS Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $75,000.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $82,008.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and a diverse environment. Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Disability accommodation requests: 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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