Missouri

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
www.wustl.edu

Washington University in St. Louis is a private, independent research university dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and a greater understanding in an ever-changing, multicultural world. Counted among the world's leaders in teaching and research and highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning, Washington University draws students and faculty to St. Louis from across the country and around the globe.

Building on the success of their last record-breaking campaign, the largest in the university's history and the seventh largest completed by a college or university in the nation, Washington University is currently seeking development professionals to join their growing and collaborative team. Quickly ascending the list among premier universities, it's an exciting time to be a part of Washington University.

Regional Director of Development  
The university is also seeking a Regional Director of Development for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of capital prospects that reside outside the St. Louis Metro Area (but in the United States) and are capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more. The Regional Directors, which will number 10 when fully staffed, are also responsible for building strong working relationships with assigned schools and serving as their major gifts expert.

The successful candidate will have three or more years of fundraising experience with a focus on major gifts, preferably within a complex university or organization with sub-units and multiple reporting relationships; expertise in personal solicitations and the capital gift process; and a strong personal commitment to higher education and its advancement. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a creative self-starter, and have the ability to work effectively with Trustees, Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans, School or Unit Directors and high-level volunteers.

For more information contact Maureen Huminik.