Senior Director of Medical Advancement, Patient and Friends Programs

Position Summary
The Senior Director of Medical Advancement, Patient and Friends
Programs is responsible for raising private philanthropic support
for Washington University School of Medicine. The Senior Director
will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from
individual donors, grateful patients/families, organizations and
faculty for her/his assigned departments and divisions within
Washington University School of Medicine.

The Senior Director assigned to the Department of Surgery will work
collaboratively with the Department leadership to advance the
vision and goals of the Department and will serve as the chief
fundraising advisor to the Department Chair and Division Chiefs.
The Department of Surgery at the internationally renowned
Washington University School of Medicine is organized into 6
sections, each of which are comprised of faculty who are world
leaders in their subspecialty.

Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure major gift commitments
  for assigned departments and divisions primarily from individual
  donors, grateful patients, and their family members, organizations,
  and selected faculty.
• Proactively work with faculty to identify new prospects,
  coordinate fundraising strategies, complete prospect qualification
  and cultivation calls, and communicate with and visit prospects and
  donors who are capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and
  donors for assigned departments and divisions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the research,
  teaching, and patient care components of assigned departments and
  divisions in order to effectively articulate the case for support
  for funding priorities.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Major gift fundraising experience in a medical school or health
  sciences environment.
• Grateful patient fundraising experience.
• Experience in higher education.
• Ability to meet and exceed fundraising performance benchmarks
  and goals.
• Ability to analyze opportunities, develop and execute a
  strategy to secure private support.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to articulate the needs, interests, and accomplishments
  of the School of Medicine to a wide range of audiences.
• Sophistication and success in navigating a complex academic
  medical environment. Ability to make sound judgments in complex
  situations.
• Ability to effectively manage ambiguity.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed
  environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of six years of related experience.

 

Questions

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Accommodation
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external
candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to
submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The
screenings will include criminal background check and, as
applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen,
an employment and education or licensure/certification
verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or
governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon
successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement
Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick
  time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority
  appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take
  advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing
  costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution
  (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee
  contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health
  resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance
  program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and
  more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new
  child. Family care resources are also available for your continued
  childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family,
  including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100%
  at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please
visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement
Washington University in
St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal
employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by
those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy
to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job
titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin,
age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic
information.

Diversity Statement
Washington University
is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are
committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering
respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds,
experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to
these values are encouraged to apply.