Partner with UW Medicine Front-Line Fundraisers (50%)Provide strategic leadership to front-line fundraiser teams, including regular one-on-one meetings, to strengthen donor engagement and stewardship. Serve as the primary liaison between fundraising staff and UW Central Advancement to ensure the creation of compliant, high-quality donor gift agreements. Develop and implement innovative stewardship strategies, including annual and ad hoc impact reports by coordinating content collection, copy editing, and report design. Broad-Based Stewardship (20%)Develop and implement strategies for broad-based stewardship initiatives that thank, engage and report back to donors. Coordinate the creation and distribution of impact reports, stories, and multimedia content that creatively showcase the outcomes made possible by donor contributions. Assessing reporting gaps and use data to create a mid-level donor strategy for stewardship, starting with priority funds and expanding beyond. Partner with UW Medicine Advancement colleagues in our communications and annual philanthropy teams to enhance creation and distribution of donor stewardship. Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and program leaders to gather compelling updates and results to share with donors. Track and assess the effectiveness of stewardship outreach, making recommendations for enhancements. Support Faculty Appointment Tracking and Stewardship (15%)Maintain accurate records for all named endowed and term faculty appointments, ensuring alignment with donor intent and institutional guidelines. Coordinate with the office of academic affairs, department chairs, faculty, and advancement staff to track appointment terms, renewals, and transitions. Assist in preparing recognition materials, announcements, and public communications celebrating endowed faculty appointments. Coordinate with Central Donor Relations and Institutional Partners (15%)The Assistant Director plays an integral role in ensuring that UW Medicine donors are well represented and stewarded. The Assistant Director regularly coordinates with colleagues in Central Donor Relations, Endowment and Donor Services, Gift Services, Departments and Programs, and our institutional partners to ensure a unique and customized experience for Medicine donors that ensures donors have a seamless experience between UW and UW Medicine. Coordinate with Endowments & Donor Services and Gift Services teams on gift agreements, gift acceptance processes, and fund creation. Collaborate with department and division administrators to communicate compliance guidelines, clarify fund usage, and address adhoc questions. Partner closely with faculty members and program directors to gather content for donor impact reports. Application Requirement. This recruitment requires a cover letter. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in any field and three or more years of experience in an office setting working on programs and projects. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSUW Medicine values professionalism. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with UW Medicine Policy on Professional Conduct. An assessment of professionalism will be a factor considered in performance reviews, salary adjustments and promotion. Alignment with UW’s Executive Order 81 Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct which establishes the University’s standards for preventing and responding to such conduct, including compliance with applicable federal and state laws. The University is committed to fostering an environment in which all members of its community can participate fully in University programs and activities free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. Experience working with a variety of stakeholders including faculty, donors, senior leadership and other colleagues. Demonstrated project management ability, efficiency and strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work on a team: mindfulness of deadlines, respect for varying skill sets, ability to juggle priorities, and willingness to do a variety of tasks, including administrative ones. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate openly, directly, and professionally to foster dialogue and resolve differences effectively. Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity and perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidence and protect confidential information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams), with the willingness and ability to learn the UW donor CRM and other proprietary systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience working in fundraising. Experience in philanthropy in higher education, healthcare setting, or other complex and matrixed organization. Experience in working with colleagues across complex and large organizations. Experience with In. Design. Attitudes, Behaviors and Skills We Value AT UW MEDICINE ADVANCEMENT - Placing team goals before individual goals. Assuming the best of intentions from faculty and colleagues. Embracing a spirit of continuous improvement. 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. Learning from each other. 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. Demonstrating professionalism. 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. Maintaining high emotional intelligence. Build, maintain and recover relationships with internal and external constituents. Partner and communicate well with supervisor and peers. 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