WSU Advancement Careers
Joining WSU Advancement
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.
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Cougar Athletic Fund
Sr. Associate Athletic Director
The Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Cougar Athletic Fund (CAF) is responsible for developing, implementing and administering the unit’s development efforts to support the unit’s annual fundraising operation while managing a larger development team. Responsibilities include developing methods to accomplish fundraising goals, leading and directing a development team in support of philanthropic efforts, and planning and conducting programs designed to promote the public’s understanding of a unit’s activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising philanthropic gifts. These efforts may include, but are not limited to annual giving, major gift development, corporate and foundation relations, and planned gift identification and advancement. As the Sr. Associate Athletic Director, CAF you will have a personal, minimum, annual fundraising responsibility of $2,500,000. You will work collaboratively with the Washington State University Foundation development team in support of unit’s and university strategic development goals.
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on May 10, 2026
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