Director of Development for Athletics

Western Washington University Foundation

POSITION        

The Director of Development for Athletics is a full-time 12 month administrative FLSA exempt position with an excellent benefits package, including over 4 weeks of vacation.  The position is available immediately.  This position reports to the Senior Director for Gift Planning and Management. Salary: $60,000-67,000 depending on qualifications.

DEPARTMENT

The WWU Foundation http://www.foundation.wwu.edu exists to support Western Washington University with funds from private resources.  The staff engage and solicit gifts from alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations to support WWU programs.   A 30-member board of directors oversees the Foundation’s investments and creates links to the community.   Western Washington University again ranks second among public master’s granting universities in the West, according to the 2005 U.S. News & World Report college ratings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual and major gifts ($25,000 and above) in support of Athletics at Western.  S/he will work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and coaching staff, external VIPs, University Advancement colleagues, and develop and implement relationship strategies to solicit and recognize major donors.

QUALIFICATIONS    

Required

A Bachelor’s degree

A minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in development or closely related field

Demonstrated history of successful gift solicitations and closures

Experience working with volunteers

Excellent communication skills including written and interpersonal

Ability to strategize and organize detailed information in effective presentations and proposals

Preferred

Experience working in higher education, particularly in Athletics

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work with a diverse student body, staff, and constituents

APPLICATION 

Send cover letter, resume, names and contact information for three references, and a writing sample to:

          Lola Locke, 06UA-06

          Western Washington University

          516 High Street, MS 9034

          Bellingham, WA  98225-9034

          Lola.Locke@wwu.edu

For further information about the position and/or the department, contact Patricia Woehrlin, Senior Director for Gift Planning and Management, WWU Advancement:

Phone: (360) 650-6440

E-mail: Patricia.Woehrlin@wwu.edu

Review of applications will begin by November 28 and continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY

Western Washington University  (http://www.wwu.edu/) is located on a beautiful campus in Bellingham, WA (pop. 67,000) overlooking the San Juan Islands, 90 miles north of Seattle, 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia, and 56 miles west of Mount Baker. With approximately 12,500 students, Faculty, staff, and students enjoy the beauty of their campus and surrounding areas.  Western is a friendly, welcoming community with a national reputation for excellence, being ranked among the top public master's-granting universities in the West for ten consecutive years by the U.S. News & World Report.  After experiencing a unique place that is surrounded by the San Juan Islands, Bellingham Bay, abundant nature trails, and the awe inspiring North Cascades, it is no mystery why so many people choose to join and to stay with Western Washington University community.

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  For disability accommodation, call (360)650-3774 (V), or (360)650-7696 (TTY).  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service before beginning work at WWU. A criminal conviction background review will be completed prior to an official hire.

WWU is committed to fostering a safe learning and working environment. Our Annual Campus Security Report can be viewed at www.wwu.edu/depts/vpsa/campus_safety.htm and includes information on campus crime and WWU safety policies and procedures. For a paper copy call Human Resources at (360) 650-3774, TTY (360) 650-7696. For alternate formats call (360) 650-3839.