Job Description
Director of Development
Posting Number: A00904
Campus:
Department: 5501-External Relations
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $115,000.00 Annually
Maximum $125,000.00 Annually
Job Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Experience maintaining a rigorous individual moves management process. Demonstrated ability to close major and/or principal gifts on a regular basis.
- Proven success at fundraising by developing and implementing strategic plans that incorporate concise goals, targeted audiences, and fundraising strategies in-line with institutional needs.
- Knowledge of all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, stewardship and alumni relations; the ability to apply this knowledge to achieve stated goals.
- Ability to work effectively with deans and directors, academic and university leaders, and volunteers to achieve fundraising goals.
- Advanced written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Strong organization skills and ability to maintain progress on multiple assignments over a broad spectrum of activities.
- Familiarity with advancement relationship management systems (Raiser’s Edge, RENXT, or Banner), electronic information systems, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and electronic mail software.
- Adhere to Donor Bill of Rights, the ethical guidelines promulgated by CASE or other professional organizations and apply these to the duties.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality within professional standards, FERPA, HIPAA, and other related regulations.
- Advanced organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in effective decision-making and problem identification/avoidance/resolution, and strong project management skills.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of four years of fundraising experience including closing major gifts from individuals.
- Has a proven track record in setting and achieving ambitious goals.
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Date: 09/22/2025
Closing Date: 9/22/2026
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/34364
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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