Director

Eastern Washington University

Location

Foster, CA | United States

Job description

Posting Details

Position Title

Director - Philanthropy

Posting Number

2023075EP

Position Information

Classification Title

Dir-Philanthropy

Working Title

Director - Philanthropy

Classification Code

1455

RCW Exemption Criteria

22 - Development

EWU Position Number

E99698

CUPA Code

P-437100 - Head of Development, College/Division

FLSA

Exempt - Administrative

Bargaining Unit

None

% Full Time

100

Salary / Wage Range

AE - 112

Salary Information

$73,572 – $103,006 Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Anticipated Start Date

Term of Appointment

12 months per year

Location

This position in based on our Cheney campus with frequent meetings in Spokane and regional travel. Eastern values the flexibility of telecommuting to foster an efficient and effective work environment.

County

Spokane

Project Description

Project Duration

Background Check

Yes - Both

Responsible HR User

Kenlyn Mackey

Responsible HR User Email address

[email protected]

Position Details

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University is seeking a Director of Philanthropy for its College of Professional Programs (CPP). Come join a dynamic and committed team of fundraising professionals, and the university’s first $100 Million campaign.

As part of a regional comprehensive university, the college seeks to promote inclusive professionalism through transformational learning experiences that empower students. Student success is achieved through our shared values of cooperation, opportunity, service, cultural responsiveness, and compassion. Under the mentorship and guidance of highly engaged faculty and staff who believe in their ability to succeed, students in the college become career-focused thought leaders, pursuing change and justice in their communities by applying their disciplinary knowledge and their experiential understanding of their field to positively impact the people they serve. The College of Professional Programs is committed to supporting work that contributes to a positive intercultural campus climate reflecting the diversity of people, ideas, beliefs, and philosophies.

EWU’s commitment to Diversity:
About the College of Professional Programs:
This position is responsible for cultivating meaningful relationships with potential and current major gift ($25,000+) level donors to Eastern Washington University. The Director of Philanthropy manages a portfolio of 120 donors and prospective donors and is responsible for facilitating all phases of the gift cycle, including initiating contact (discovery), cultivating and moving potential donors to solicitation and gift closure, creating solicitations, writing proposals, and stewarding donors.
The candidate must excel in communication, organization, creativity, and have a keen ability to juggle multiple tasks that include donor development and administrative functions.
This position in based on our Cheney campus with frequent meetings in Spokane and regional travel. Eastern values the flexibility of telecommuting to foster an efficient and effective work environment.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: .

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

Applications are accepted until recruitment is closed. Applications will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed. Please note this recruitment will close to further applications at midnight on February 15, 2024.

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction , a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).
Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023 .

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Diversity Statement

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Conditions of Employment

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site:

Physical Demands

If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at [email protected] .

Pre-Placement Physical

Hearing Test

Medical Monitoring Post Hire

Protective Equipment

University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of prior fundraising experience in successfully cultivating and securing major gifts of =>$10,000; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.
A demonstrated commitment to the mission of Eastern Washington University and diversity, equity and inclusion
Ability to work well with diverse groups of constituents and colleagues
High level of creativity, initiative, and motivation
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with respect to prospects and donors
Consistent record of building solid relationships with prospects and donors
Understand basic principles and techniques of planned giving and work closely with planned giving colleagues
Ability to manage a mixed portfolio of approximately 120 individual, corporate, and prospective donors involving travel and considerable face to face meetings
Understand business processes of advancement operations including prospect management, donor relations, and gift processing
Strong interpersonal, verbal, listening, and written communication skills to share CPP and university mission, vision, and goals with clarity, passion, and persuasion
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and command strong organizational skills
Demonstrated aptitude at representing an organization in a professional and highly effective manner
Ability to work functions in the evenings and on weekends and periodic domestic travel
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Familiarity with CRM fundraising software

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated successful professional advancement and/or fundraising-related experience in higher education emphasizing work soliciting foundations, corporate prospects and individuals
Public relations or marketing experience
Strong, professional network base in Pacific Northwest region

Other Skills and Abilities

Work Schedule Type

Other

Work Schedule

Normal business hours are Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Position will require evening and weekend work. Travel required (at least four days per month).

Posting Date

08/29/2023

Open Until Further Notice

Closing Date

02/15/2024

Screening to Begin

Immediately

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required minimum qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work experience, education, and applicable certifications. Please include the names, addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references in your resume.
3. Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.

Application Types Accepted

Application

Job Duties

% of Time

Responsibility / Duty

Initiate and coordinate major giving efforts for University priorities by utilizing the Moves Management approach, working with a donor pool of 75-150 prospects on an annual basis. Match interests of donors with areas of University or College/Division priority. Complete target of 200 plus face-to-face prospect visits each year. Present major gift proposals for support.