CareerPlan

Executive Director of Advancement, Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts - University Advancement

Washington University (West Campus), Clayton, MissouriFull-time2026-04-24 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Lead the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Philanthropic Strategy team to drive solicitation, cultivation, engagement, and stewardship strategies for fundraising priorities.

Role type

Executive Director of Advancement (Philanthropic Strategy)

Builds

Strategic fundraising campaigns and donor pipelines for the Sam Fox School

Domain

Higher Education / Philanthropy

Required skills

Major gifts strategy, prospect management, volunteer strategy, fundraising goal setting, donor relationship management, team leadership, budget management, policy navigation

Preferred skills

Track record in fundraising, experience with complex gift situations

Technologies

Office equipment

Responsibilities

Serve as strategic advisor to the Dean; oversee prospect pool development; manage volunteer strategy for boards; set fundraising goals and oversee gift tables; develop cultivation and solicitation strategies; guide gift officers on donor strategies; lead the advancement team; manage unit budgets and operational plans.

Seniority

Executive, strategic leadership & team management