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Executive Director of Advancement, Corporate Relations - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis, Clayton, Missouri, USFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Leads corporate fundraising efforts and strategic relationships for the Danforth Campus at Washington University, managing a portfolio of major corporate donors and prospects.

Role type

Senior Director of Corporate Relations (University Advancement)

Builds

Corporate philanthropy pipelines and strategic partnerships for university schools and units

Domain

Higher Education / Corporate Development

Required skills

Corporate fundraising, strategic relationship management, team supervision, proposal development, stakeholder engagement, performance coaching, travel management

Preferred skills

Seven-figure gift securing, supervising fundraisers, higher education experience, strategic thought partnership, inclusive collaboration

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Cultivate and steward major corporate prospects; supervise direct reports and establish fundraising goals; advance strategic vision for corporate partnerships; provide faculty training on fundraising readiness; maintain communication with peer institutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on leadership with supervisory duties