Assistant Director, Donor Relations

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 14, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator

Business Title:

Assistant Director, Donor Relations

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

The WSU Foundation builds on the enthusiasm, pride and loyalty of the Cougar family to grow philanthropic relationships, broaden the base of alumni and donor engagement, and responsibly manage assets to advance WSU’s mission, vision and goals.

As the Assistant Director, Donor Relations for the WSU Foundation, you will assist in developing and executing comprehensive and effective donor relations and stewardship programs, with a focus on developing and maintaining retention of donors that enhance the WSU Foundation donor base. As a critical member of the WSU Foundation, you will be responsible for managing communication with donors, ensuring accuracy in scholarship recipient, impact, and endowment reporting, thoughtfully acknowledging donors, and supporting cross-campus stewardship efforts. You will also assist with events, donor relations, stewardship, and communication tactics across the WSU Foundation, including other administrative/operational tasks in support of donor engagement. You will report to the Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship. Please note that evening and weekend hours may be needed.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

*This position is located in Pullman WA, and may be eligible for a remote or hybrid schedule*

Monthly Salary: $4,508.70 to $6,763.06 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation.  
 

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to organize work priorities and work independently, as well as in a team.

• Ability to review, interpret, and explain policies.

• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with colleagues, other university units, and external constituents.

• Demonstrated skill with attention to detail, including checking reports, communication, and data for accuracy.

• Proven ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Highly developed Microsoft Office skills, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education.

• Experience working with fundraising and/or 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

• Knowledge of philanthropy, donor relations, and stewardship.

• Experience working closely with donors and/or volunteers.

• Experience customizing communication templates.