Director - Philanthropy

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD).

Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

Eastern Washington University is seeking a Director of Philanthropy. The philanthropy director will emphasize and lead Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ ) fundraising efforts for the university at large. This is a two year project position with potential conversion to a permanent position. In addition to a DEIJ focus, this position will be assigned to the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences [CAHSS ]. Come join a dynamic and committed team of fundraising professionals and the university's first $100 Million campaign. To learn more about the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences: https://www.ewu.edu/cahss/

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Philanthropy, the Director of Philanthropy, CAHSS , works collaboratively with University leadership, program directors, faculty and key volunteers to:

• Develop and carry out the fundraising plan for the university's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice initiatives. This work will include identifying prospects and developing relationships with corporations, foundations and individuals to secure development partnerships and philanthropic support for emerging and established programs. An important factor for success depends on internal networking across units, departments and programs and the ability to see connections and negotiate collaboration with university stakeholders.

• In collaboration with the Dean, develop and carry out the annual fundraising plan for the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Priority is on discovering and qualifying individuals as major gift prospects to find new support for the college. Maintaining and elevating current major gift relationships with ind