Assistant Director, Annual Giving

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

October 19, 2026

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, Annual Giving

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 responsibility manage assess to advance WSU's mission, vision, and goals.

The Assistant Director, Annual Giving is responsible for executing mass fundraising appeal projects and overseeing broad-based donor outreach in support of WSU Advancement fundraising goals at the Annual Giving level in collaboration with, and under guidance from, the Director, Annual Giving. 

In this position, you would be the primary manager of a student engagement team that develops video and digital donor outreach in support of Annual Giving team fundraising activities. You would work with WSU Advancement partners to execute fundraising campaigns, performs analysis of campaign results, and provides feedback/guidance to inform Annual Giving Office strategy. You will need to have knowledge in best practices for print and digital outreach and may provide guidance and support to campus, college, and unit fundraising partners in execution of donor outreach campaigns. Additionally, you may manage targeted Annual Giving programs or micro-campaigns and will guide the work of student employees.

This position is located in Pullman WA, and may be eligible for hybrid or fully remote work.

Additional Information:

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

Monthly Salary:

$4,061.90 - $6,092.84 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position but the hiring range is anticipated to start below the midpoint of this range. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. 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.
• Experience considered for Specialty area should be in marketing, communications, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.
• Experience in managing or directing the work of student employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in non-profit or fundraising work.
• Experience working with digital fundraising or email platforms.
• Working knowledge of digital and/or print project development.
• Experience/knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Premiere Pro, or related programs.
• Experience working within a CRM database.
• Experience in content creation or development.
   

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department -

https://foundation.wsu.edu/

Area/College:

WSU Advancement

Department Name:

Annual Giving

Location:

Pullman, Washington

*This position is located in Pullman WA, and may be eligible for hybrid or fully remote work. Preference will be given to candidates who live or are able to live in the greater Pullman, WA area.

For Remote/Hybrid positions, the successful candidate will need to meet WSU’s technical system requirements. Telework positions will require signing a telework agreement. Minimum technical requirements include an internet bandwidth of 4.0 Mbps for upload and download. WSU will provide other technical equipment determined necessary for telework positions.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

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