Req #: 230081

　　Department: UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

　　Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - 3 days in office, 2 days of telework

　　Posting Date: 01/12/2024

　　Closing Info: Open Until Filled

　　Salary: $6,917-$7,834 per month

　　Shift: First Shift

　　Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf) Priority consideration will be given to applications completed by 1/26.

　　As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

　　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.

　　For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

　　This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( https://www.washington.edu/advancement/ua-dei-visions-values-and-actions/) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

　　The Principal Giving (PG) team has an exciting opening for a Strategic Analyst. This is a full-time permanent position.

　　The Principal Giving Strategic Analyst works closely with the Principal Giving/University Initiatives Senior Strategic Analyst and the PG team with a focus on developing plans to powerfully engage donors and prospective donors in support of the UW’s top strategic priorities. This position will lead the development of informed, creative and sophisticated strategies to identify and engage qualified Principal Gift-level prospects and establish a lifelong relationship with the UW. This position will design and present strategic analysis and Principal Giving-level donor engagement mapping of high-level University priorities and initiatives including those at schools, colleges and campuses across the UW.

　　What You Will Do: Principal Giving Pipeline Prospect Analysis and Engagement (85%)

　　• Utilize information provided by the Prospect Research team, Advancement CRM, unit colleagues and independent surveying to compile research of philanthropic habits, demographic styles, local/national connections, meaningful relationships and areas of interest or passion to drive engagement strategies.• Use prospect data to construct prospect strategy papers, monitor prospect key interests and assess viability of developing meaningful pathways relating to areas of excellence at the UW.• Collaborate with the PG team and senior development colleagues to review and analyze prospect information to assess long-term philanthropic potential. Develop prospect strategies that inform recommendations for activities and next steps to start or deepen relationships.• Track donor strategy and engagement plans for prospects in service of unit and University priorities. Identify a variety of cultivation tactics that incorporate existing activities and suggest custom outreach that would further the relationship between a prospect and the UW.• Set strategic plans, advise on qualification opportunities and develop follow-up plans for Relationship Managers, senior fundraising colleagues and volunteers. Drive strategy touch points with these colleagues to build closer connections with prospects.• Deeply understand and deploy PG team goals and objectives, campaign structures, unit priorities and related information to better analyze and drive strategies for engaging potential Principal Giving prospects.• Create, prioritize and manage lists of highly rated prospects to compile information on each prospect for analysis and implementation. Ensure accuracy of information in CRM and other tracking tools.• Provide pre-campaign and campaign analysis and planning. Pull reports, provide analysis and evaluate key benchmarks.• Work closely with the Senior Strategic Analyst to set annual strategic plans for the Principal Giving Pipeline Prospect program.

　　Principal Giving Program and University Initiatives Project Management (15%)

　　• Manage the process for the PG team’s portfolio review and facilitate updates and next steps with the Prospect Development team.• Manage various PG events as they relate to Principal Giving pipeline development, including, event planning and execution, and maintaining a strategy around the cultivation of invitees/attendees.• Maintain invitation lists with high-net-worth individuals, develop a tracking system for post-event engagement for guests, and brainstorm and promote engagement activities for non-attendees, where appropriate.• Provide support for University Initiatives prospect analysis and prioritization, as well as specialized University Initiatives projects.• Pull reports, provide analysis and evaluate key benchmarks.• Other duties as assigned.

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

　　• Bachelor's degree AND four years of progressively responsible project management, development and/or advancement experience.

　　Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. What You Bring:

　　• Experience in portfolio or prospect management and oversight.• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidence and protect confidential information.• Knowledge of Advancement principles.• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and customer service approach.• Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail.• Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities and handle multiple projects efficiently and effectively.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for correspondence, reporting, databases, forms, etc.

　　What You Can Expect:

　　• Cubicle/open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.• Evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.

　　Application Process:The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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　　University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.