SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR ADVANCEMENT ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Req #: | 165400 |
Department: | UW MEDICINE ADVANCEMENT |
Job Location: | South Lake Union |
Posting Date: | 03/07/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
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UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for five consecutive years.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, the UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest. Of the $714.7 million in gifts and private grants raised in FY18 by the University of Washington, UW Medicine raised $291.6 million (41 percent of the University’s total) in gifts and private grants from nearly 17,000 donors. The University of Washington is in the final two years of a multibillion-dollar campaign, during which UW Medicine has currently raised over $2 billion.
UW Medicine Advancement has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Director for Advancement Engagement and Communications.
The Senior Director is responsible for leading and integrating the functions that build and enhance the reputation of UW Medicine. The Senior Director will focus most of their effort on strengthening the relationships with donors, friends, volunteers, alumni and the general public in a direct effort to increase philanthropic support for UW Medicine, from philanthropy to volunteerism. To this end, the Senior Director will partner with UW Medicine Advancement VP/CAO/AVPs, the Chief Communications Officer of UW Medicine and several leaders in that department, the CEO/Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine, University and University Advancement leaders, academic leaders, volunteers, and other advancement staff to plan, administer, and direct the communications and special events activities that support fundraising and in conjunction with current and future fundraising Campaigns.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications
Provide leadership and oversight of the UW Medicine Advancement Communications team that is responsible for outreach activities/projects in support of alumni/fundraising communications (print/online), message development, and overall fundraising success. Work with UW and UW Medicine colleagues to ensure that advancement and alumni materials comply with applicable brand standards — in both message and design. Current communication projects include but are not limited to: UW Medicine magazine (produced twice per year under the leadership of its editor and creative team leaders, all of whom are on the UW Medicine Advancement Communications team); electronic newsletters (3 versions, 6x/year), creative for online giving campaigns; the production of a consolidated website; and design/editorial support for donor proposals, Alumni programs, Donor Relations, Annual Philanthropy and others. The Advancement Communications team will also provide strategic partnership and design support to the Special Events team.
Special Events
Working closely with the Director for Special Events, the Senior Director will provide leadership and oversight for the team that implements UW Medicine Advancement and UW Medicine Alumni special events — 50+ events each year that range from highly-visible fundraising events to major gift cultivation and stewardship events. While reinforcing UW Medicine’s mission, ensure that special events directly support and generate visibility for fundraising priorities, including facilitating conversations around major and principal gifts. When appropriate, work to identify and engage corporate and individual underwriters. Work with the Director of Alumni Relations to create synergy between the alumni and advancement programs.
Strategy
Set and oversee the implementation of the strategic marketing and communications direction for UW Medicine Advancement’s priorities and fundraising initiatives. In partnership with UW Medicine Advancement’s leadership, create and set communications and events strategies and tactics for a multiyear, multi-faceted approach to fundraising. Represent UW Medicine Advancement on UW Medicine, University Advancement, UW Marketing and Communications Executive Council, and other University wide marketing and communications committees, as well as with partner organizations. Keep up to date with latest trends in Advancement marketing and communications; implementing new strategic approaches to more effectively communicate with donors and other stakeholders. Understand and apply measurement goals to illuminate market impact to inform strategies.
LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES
This position works collaboratively with UW Medicine Advancement leadership and with the Chief Communications Officer as the lead strategist for UW Medicine Advancement’s special events and communications. This position is responsible for the integration of those high- functioning, critical and high-profile events and communications that support all fundraising activity. This position is responsible for the overall assignment, review, and approval of work, providing training and overall direction for work of assigned staff on the UW Medicine Advancement Communications team and the Special Events team.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position supervises a diverse team of programmatic staff consisting of 11 professionals, of which 3 are direct reports. In this capacity, this position is responsible for hiring, performance appraisals, promotions/reclassifications, salary adjustments, disciplinary actions and/or handling complaints/grievances.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in non-profit or institutional advancement, marketing and public relations, special events or a related field with particular expertise in communications.
Equivalent education/experience may substitute for stated requirements.
Attitudes, Behaviors And Skills We Value
- Focus on the highest priorities and manage time accordingly
- Manage and improve programs independently and build ownership over time
- Anticipate needed next steps; think through problems
- Approach work strategically, keeping the big picture in mind
- Address problems proactively and present potential solutions for resolution
- Demonstrate the desire to learn new things while also meeting current position responsibilities
- Take the time to build fluency in ALL fundraising operations
- Be a proactive problem-solver; show resourcefulness in anticipating and addressing issues and concerns
- Transparency: Be honest and straightforward with colleagues and donors
- Attitude: Work with a positive and collaborative approach
- Humility: Share credit generously; take ownership of challenges (“be generous with credit and selfish with blame”)
- Dedication: Consistently follow through; keep your word
- Build, maintain and recover relationships with internal and external constituents
- Partner and communicate well with supervisor and peers
- Hone self-awareness, including the ability to admit mistakes and knowing when to correct course
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Marketing experience in health care or higher education philanthropy and/or advancement.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Frequent local and regional travel, some national travel is required. Regular evening and weekend meetings and events. Successful applicant must have reliable transportation and be able to travel when necessary.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.