Director of Pipeline and Relationship Management - Western Washington University
Another SourceIssaquah, WA, United States- Full-time
Director of Pipeline and Relationship Management - Western Washington University
ID
102183
Application Deadline
11 / 7 / 2025
Category
Development
Company
Western Washington University
Job Locations
US-WA
At a glance
Join the Western Washington University (WWU) team as a Director of Pipeline and Relationship Management. You will have the flexibility to work remotely within the state of Washington. WWU is dedicated to advancing inclusive success, impacting Washington, and transforming education through innovation and scholarship. In this key role, you will continue to build on a modernized prospect research program, enhancing proactive strategies based on best practices. You will oversee the entire institutional pipeline, foster strong partnerships with both planned and annual giving, and collaborate closely with the Advancement team. Become a part of this team and help shape the future of the institution by making data-informed contributions to their fundraising efforts.
Submit your resume today and take the next step in advancing innovation at WWU!
Description : What you'll be doing
Another Source's client, Western Washington University , is recruiting a Director of Pipeline and Relationship Management to join their team in Bellingham, WA . This position is designated as primarily remote . Employees must maintain residency in Washington State and are required to travel to the Bellingham campus every other month for divisional meetings and one to two times annually for retreats. Additional on-site presence may be requested with reasonable notice.
Western Washington University is committed to achieving excellence through advancing inclusive success, increasing our Washington impact, and focusing on transformational education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and based on innovative scholarship, research, and creative activity. Western's greatest strength is the outstanding students, faculty, staff, and alumni / ae who make up its community. Western supports an inclusive governance structure for all and provides a learning and working environment in which everyone can thrive. In pursuit of this excellence, individual employees are expected to establish and maintain productive and effective inclusive working relationships amongst diverse populations including staff, faculty, administration, students, and external constituents.
Learn more about Western Washington University here : https : / / www.wwu.edu / about-wwu
About the Department :
The Division of University Advancement supports Western's mission , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. University Advancement works internally and with numerous colleagues across campus, and is actively engaged in moving forward the University's mission through supporting core themes, specifically advancing inclusive success. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.
The Division of University Advancement is comprised of 60+ staff members who support the engagement, philanthropy, communications and marketing work of the University. The five leadership units are : communications and marketing; major giving, planned giving and corporate / foundation relations; advancement data services, research and annual giving; engagement including donor relations, alumni and constituent relations, and career services; finance, accounting and administration. Current fundraising efforts are focused on the university's top priority, scholarships to support student recruitment and retention. University Advancement's main offices are on Western's campus in Bellingham.
The Foundation for WWU and Alumni oversees assets of nearly $150 million and is responsible for the outreach and engagement to over 150,000 alumni and friends of the institution. The Foundation is governed by a board of over 30 volunteers who help set strategic direction and policy, raise friends and funds, and steward the community of donors and potential donors.
About t he Role :
The Director of Pipeline and Relationship Management (PRM) at Western Washington University reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Advancement Services and holds a pivotal position in supporting the university's fundraising efforts. In this role, the Director takes charge of overseeing the institutional portfolio pipeline, leveraging cutting-edge relationship management best practices, and implementing innovative technologies to offer data-informed observations and recommendations to achieve revenue goals. Collaborating closely with the Associate Vice President of Development, the Director also assumes responsibility for managing protocols, data, and reporting, ensuring seamless coordination within the advancement team.
How you will spend your time :
Pipeline Optimization and Prospect Qualification (50%) :
Identify opportunities to optimize gift officer portfolios and make data informed recommendations to maximize performance and focus on high priority donors aligned with fundraising priorities.
S trategic Goal Setting (30%) :
Data-driven Fundraising and Oversight (20%) :
Measures of Success :
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
For more information, please view the position announcement on t he WWU Careers website .
Western Washington University is proud to offer a comprehensive program including salary commensurate with experience and qualification, a leave plan, health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plan, and educational growth opportunities. The hiring range for the position is $88,935 - $102,277 dependent on qualifications and experience . Through longevity position tops out at $115,616. For more information about benefits, please review : Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position
Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable laws, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, use of protective leave, genetic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed, religion, veteran or military status, disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal (including a service animal in training) by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policies on Prohibiting Discrimination Based on A Protected Class and Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sex . Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu
WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation , please contact Human Resources Disability Services , 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).
Please also see WWU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act") .
All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes a sexual misconduct background check .
All employees must comply with Western Washington University Immunization policies, including Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.
Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications ( required and / or preferred), please do not self- select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.
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