Washington University in St. Louis · 4 months ago
Senior Strategy Officer, Brown School - University Advancement
Clayton, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $129K/yr
3+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Strategy Officer for its University Advancement team. This role involves developing and implementing donor strategies, collaborating with leadership, and overseeing fundraising initiatives to support the mission of the Brown School.
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Responsibilities
Assist the Executive Director with Dean relationship management and unit liaison
Staff the dean for meetings and or events (local and out of town)
Work with board and committee engagement strategy oversight
Implement annual operational plans (events calendar, communication calendar, etc.)
Provide guidance and support to the fundraising team, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training to meet their targets
Develop detailed knowledge of key Brown School priorities and the University priorities that align with them
Serve as SME for all opportunities in the Brown School
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in fundraising to ensure the organization remains competitive and innovative
Ensure generalist gift officer colleagues have effective school and program-based strategies
Support unit-based training for gift officers
Assist with driving operational strategy
Create and oversee the implementation of fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to engage existing and potential donors
Monitor and analyze fundraising metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and make data-driven adjustments as needed
High-level volunteer and donor engagement and stewardship
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies within a complex organization
Excellent understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and best practices
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a diverse team
Master's degree
Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Or A Related Role (2 Years)
Active Listening
Collaborating
Complex Systems
Confidentiality
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System
Data Analysis
Digital Platforms
Fundraising
High-Integrity
Informed Decision Making
Leadership
Motivating Teams
Oral Communications
Organizational Commitment
People Management
Problem Solving
Project Administration
Project Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Team Mentoring
Teamwork
Written Communication
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
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.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
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Funding
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