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Position Summary

Washington University鈥檚 University Advancement seeks a strategic and collaborative
advancement professional to lead the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Philanthropic Strategy team in the position of Executive
Director of Advancement.

University Advancement strives to advance the institution鈥檚 mission by creating a culture of philanthropy
among alumni, students, faculty, and friends. With the 2025 public launch of the With You Campaign, WashU is ambitiously pursuing solutions
to the world鈥檚 greatest challenges鈥攖o make a more promising future for all. The Sam Fox School鈥攚hich includes art, architecture, and the
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum鈥攊s uniquely positioned to advance these campaign themes as a leader in art and design education. As evidenced
by the work of its students, faculty, and alumni, the school is committed to advancing these fields through innovative research and creative
practice; excellence in 四虎影视; a world-class university art museum; and a deep commitment to addressing today鈥檚 social and environmental
challenges.

The Executive Director will serve as the chief strategist for Sam Fox School advancement and oversee a team of
advancement professionals who serve as subject matter experts with the objective of driving solicitation, cultivation, engagement, and
stewardship strategies for Sam Fox School fundraising priorities. The team advises gift officers and oversees targeted strategic
stewardship, engagement, and volunteer opportunities designed to build the Sam Fox School donor pipeline.

The Executive Director will
set the fundraising strategy for the school, working directly with the Dean of the Sam Fox School and other academic leaders within the
school, as well as University Advancement leadership, to identify and develop strategic funding opportunities and goals. The Executive
Director will oversee the Dean鈥檚 portfolio of prospects and engage with key donors and volunteers to increase engagement with and
philanthropic support for Washington University.

The Executive Director will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement
for Philanthropic Strategy, and partner closely with the Sam Fox School鈥檚 leadership and the University Advancement senior leadership team.
The incumbent will sit on the Philanthropic Strategy senior team.

Job Description
Primary Duties &
Responsibilities:

Lead the Comprehensive Advancement Strategy for the Sam Fox School

• Serve as a strategic
  advisor to the Dean related to all advancement activities. Serve on the Dean鈥檚 cabinet and senior leadership team, as requested.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with Sam Fox School faculty and staff. Act as the lead contact for all Sam
  Fox colleagues with University Advancement.
• Oversee the Sam Fox School prospect pool development and management, in collaboration
  with University Advancement colleagues.
• Supported by Sam Fox School strategy officers, manage the Dean鈥檚 caseload and ensure the
  execution of appropriate prospect strategy.
• Direct the volunteer strategy for boards and committees, such as the school鈥檚 National
  Council and Eliot Society Committee, and ensure engagement opportunities support annual fund goals and align with Advancement and school
  priorities.
• Responsible for setting appropriate fundraising goals, and overseeing gift tables and progress reporting, in
  collaboration with University Advancement colleagues.
• Support relationships across University Advancement for the Sam Fox
  School.

Advance Sam Fox School Funding Priorities

• Advise and partner with Sam Fox School leadership and faculty
  to identify school-specific fundraising priorities and related giving opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of key areas of
  distinction for the School, as well as the University, and campaign priorities.
• Work with school-based stakeholders to be kept
  informed of timely developments that may impact on Advancement activities.
• Review collateral, case statements, opportunity menus,
  proposals, talking points and other school-specific resources for approval and alignment to School and Advancement standards.
• Understand and apply University and Advancement-wide policies that impact giving opportunities and proposals.

Develop and
Execute Donor Strategies

• Lead the development of cultivation and solicitation strategies to build support for Sam Fox School
  priorities and the University鈥檚 campaign initiatives.
• Collaborate with generalist gift officers to develop individualized
  strategies for prospects that align to school priorities.
• Guide gift officers through scripting, consultation, and offering
  curated resources tailored to specific programs or initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to the Sam Fox School strategy
  officers, as needed.
• Partner with Principal Gifts to develop and execute strategies for prospects.
• Serve as a Sam Fox
  School subject matter expert and/or proxy for the dean in donor meetings. Travel and attend events and meetings with the Dean, if
  needed.
• Collaborate with the Corporate and Foundations Relations team in executing comprehensive strategies for corporate and
  foundation support for the school.
• Attend and staff key academic and school events as a representative of University
  Advancement.

Serve as Subject Matter Leader of Sam Fox School for University Advancement

• Partner with Individual
  Giving Executive Directors to ensure they have effective school-based strategies for gift opportunities.
• Support unit-based
  training for gift officers.
• Serve as liaison for principal gift activity.
• Oversee fund administration for the Sam Fox
  School in collaboration with the Donor Relations team and supported by the Sam Fox School stewardship officers.
• Navigate and
  manage the development of proposals and gift agreements in collaboration with the appropriate WashU and UA partners that support the Sam Fox
  School; advise gift officers on donor expectations.

Oversee Team Operations

• Lead the Sam Fox School Advancement
  team in the Philanthropic Strategy vertical: set performance goals, provide mentorship, guidance, and regular feedback.
• Develop
  and manage budgets for unit activity.
• Develop and manage annual operational plans.
• Manage relationships with units
  across University Advancement; drive accountability for agreed-upon goals and deliverables.

Perform other duties as
assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties
performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Minimum
Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Work Experience:
  Relevant Experience (8 Years)

More About This Job
Required Qualifications

• Record of significant achievement in the area of major gifts and demonstrated skill in developing sophisticated strategies for
  planning, implementing, and administering complex gift situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituencies
  within a complex organization.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Work Experience: Fundraising With A Track Record Of Successful Solicitations Or
  Related (5 Years), Progressively Responsible Fundraising And Management In Advancement (5 Years), Leadership (10 Years)
• Skills: Accountability, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Confidentiality, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer
  Relationship Management (CRM), Ethical Practices, Fundraising, Fundraising Strategies, Goal Setting, Highly Developed Interpersonal,
  Leadership, Legal Regulatory Compliance, Major Gifts Fundraising, Meeting Organization, People Management, Relationship Building, Strategic
  Planning, Team Accountability, Team Goal Setting, Team Leadership, Working Independently, Workplace Productivity

Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.

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application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at
314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential
functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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.

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EEO Statement
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the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University鈥檚 policy to provide equal opportunity and access to
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