Assistant Director of Development

2 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Association of American Colleges & Universities Full time

The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the vitality and democratic purposes of undergraduate liberal education. Through our programs and events, publications and research, public advocacy and campus-based projects, AAC&U serves as a catalyst and facilitator for innovations that improve educational quality and equity and that support the success of all students. In addition to accredited public and private, two-year and four-year colleges and universities and state higher education systems and agencies throughout the United States, our membership includes degree-granting higher education institutions in more than twenty-five countries as well as other organizations and individuals. To learn more, visit .

The Assistant Director of Development works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Partnerships to execute activities affiliated with AAC&U's advancement portfolio. The Assistant Director of Development has primary responsibility for all aspects of new and existing fundraising for AAC&U. The Assistant Director of Development also liaises with internal offices to engage new and potential donors. This position is critical for ensuring donor satisfaction and retention, as well as cultivation of new relationships through attention to detail, delivery of high-quality experiences, thoughtful communication, and trust-building. This position reports to the Office of the President.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In collaboration with the Senior Advisor for Leadership, Strategy, & Governance, provide vision and direction to build and manage a robust fundraising program for AAC&U that includes the active participation of the president, the Board of Directors, and other AAC&U leaders in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, public and private foundations, and corporate partners
  • Set annual goals related to fundraising and develop and execute strategies to meet those goals, in collaboration with staff across the association; establish well-defined metrics for success and work collaboratively to meet goals
  • Develop the portfolio for donor support of AAC&U and our programming, coordinating with the Office of Communications and Public Affairs and leaders across AAC&U
  • Research, cultivate, steward, and solicit gifts from individual donors, public and private foundations, and corporate partners, maintaining and growing the database of current and prospective donors
  • Collaborate with the Senior Advisor for Leadership, Strategy, & Governance to create a comprehensive gift proposal for prospective donors, and develop gift agreements
  • Collaborate with the Senior Advisor for Leadership, Strategy to Develop and execute giving campaigns (for example, Giving Tuesday and end-of-fiscal-year campaigns), coordinating with the Office of Communications and Public Affairs and leaders across AAC&U
  • Vet prospective donors with relevant leaders across AAC&U, to ensure that prospective donors support the needs and goals of AAC&U's programming across offices
  • Establish protocols for seeking, recording, reporting, and acknowledging gifts and grants
  • Track and manage communication flow with donors and prospective donors; process gifts and grants
  • Serve as the main point of contact for donors and prospective donors, lead prospective donor meetings, and respond to all messages promptly and professionally
  • Serve as the main point of contact for donor solicitations and profiles in AAC&U News and Liberal Education , coordinating with the Office of Communications and Public Affairs
  • Manage data input and data integrity related to fundraising, including collaboration with database and finance staff to ensure advancement's financial processing procedures are up-to-date, accurate, and representative of what cross-functional teams need
Keep abreast of developments in fundraising, and report on opportunities, changes, and trends Assist the Assistant Director of Partnerships as an onsite and virtual point of contact for details and logistics for selected events where partners are present or their content is featured (for example, Annual Meeting, conferences, institutes, workshops, forums, and webinars) Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree; master's degree preferred 3-5 years' of relevant experience in non-profit fundraising and/or donor relations Proven track record of success in leadership roles, project management, relationship stewardship, and creative goal setting Advanced proficiency and extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications, project management software (e.g., Asana, Basecamp), and file sharing platforms (e.g., Box, Google) Superior communication skills, written and oral Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, while maintaining high quality and accountability Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize among multiple tasks Experience with very detailed work; attention to detail and accuracy High ethical standards and respect for confidentiality Please submit a resume, cover letter describing relevant work and educational experience, and salary requirements to AAC&U, Box HR, 1818 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, or to . Review of applications will begin on June 4, 2024.

AAC&U believes that a broadly diverse staff is critical to achieving excellence as a national higher education association. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with the full range of fair employment practices and non-discrimination laws.

  • Assistant Director of Development

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Association of American Colleges & Universities Full time

    The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) is a global membership organization dedicated to advancing the vitality and democratic purposes of undergraduate liberal education. Through our programs and events, publications and research, public advocacy and campus-based projects, AAC&U serves as a catalyst and facilitator for innovations that...

  • Assistant Director of Development

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School Full time

    Reports to:Director of Development Functional Area: Advancement FLSA Status: Exempt Job Location: Ward 5 Job ClassificationCategory: Senior ProfessionalSalary: $65,000.00- $85,000.00 POSITION OVERVIEW: The Assistant Director of Development will play a key role indeveloping and implementing the strategic development plan toincrease individual and corporate...

  • Executive Director for Information Technology

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Office Of The Assistant Secretary For Health Full time

    ABOUT THE POSITIONServes as the Executive Director for Information Technology, with responsibility for serving as the focal point for IT requirements and priorities, including cybersecurity, privacy, enterprise architecture, application development and operations, capital planning, IT infrastructure, and IT support in coordination with the Department Chief...

  • Development Director

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Clean Energy Works Full time

    Director of Development About UsClean Energy Works is a ten-year old nonprofit that championsinclusive and equitable financial solutions that support thetransition to a just clean energy economy. The climate, health, andeconomic benefits of clean energy are clear, but not everyone isable to pay for the upgrades needed.Clean Energy Works primarily champions ...

  • Corporate Development Director

    4 weeks ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Selby Jennings Full time

    Title: Corporate Development Director Company Summary: We are currently partnered with a top tier firm in the Washington D.C area that provides financial strategy, consulting, and M&A services to mid-market private shareholders. They're looking to add a member to their team sitting in Washington D.C. Corporate Development Director:Conduct financial and...

  • Director

    1 month ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Department Of State Full time

    Summary The incumbent serves as the Director, Office of Real Property Management (A/OPR/RPM) under the direction of the Managing Director for Operations who in turn reports to the OPR Deputy Assistant Secretary . The RPM Office Director is responsible for the development and execution of the Department's domestic holistic and comprehensive strategic housing...

  • Director of Development

    1 month ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States ForAfrika Full time

    Overview: ForAfrika is the largest Africanhumanitarian and development organization working for an Africathat thrives. In 2023 alone, we directly reached 4 million peopleacross 6 countries.Our vision is to enable 20 million Africans to sustainablyprovide for themselves by 2032. In working towards this, we arelooking for a dynamic, passionate leader to join...

  • Development Director

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Student Press Law Center Full time

    Development DirectorCompany: Student Press Law Center The Student Press Law Center promotes, supports and defends theFirst Amendment and free press rights of student journalists andtheir advisers. We're looking for a dynamic and organizedfundraising professional to lead our development efforts, with anemphasis on individual giving and major gifts. You'll...

  • Assistant Director

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Bishop Walker School for Boys Full time

    The Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys is seeking anexperienced and dynamic individual to join as an Assistant Directorof Development. The Bishop Walker School (BWS), located in SEWashington, DC, is a tuition-free Episcopal school for boys inKindergarten–5th grade, striving to alter the educational andsocial trajectory of children from traditionally...

  • Director of Development

    7 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States American Society on Aging Full time

    The American Society on Aging is the nation's largest multidisciplinary association of people and organizations working with and on behalf of older adults and a 100% remote employer. As ASA prepares for its next 3-year strategic plan (starting 10/2024), the Director of Development (DD) will be a key leadership position reporting directly to the CEO,...

  • Assistant Director for Student Outreach

    1 month ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Georgetown University Full time

    Assistant Director for Student Outreach - Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciencesremote typeHybridlocationsMain Campustime typeFull timejob requisition idJR17510Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C.,...

  • Complex Assistant Director

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Hilton Full time

    As Assistant Director of Catering you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business.What will I be doing?As Assistant Director of Catering you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including...

  • Assistant Director of Catering

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill Full time

    As Assistant Director of Catering and Events you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business for Hilton WDC Capitol Hill and Embassy Suites Convention Center..What will I be doing?As Assistant Director of Catering...

  • Complex Assistant Director

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill Full time

    As Assistant Director of Catering you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business.What will I be doing?As Assistant Director of Catering you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including...

  • Assistant Director of Nursing

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

    General Summary of PositionAre you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead? The Assistant Nursing Director role is a great position that allows you to remain close to the bedside but allows you to serve as a front-line nurse leader. MedStar Health is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant Nursing Director to help lead the...

  • Principal Deputy Director

    2 months ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Department Of State Full time

    Summary This Principal Deputy Director is located in the Office of the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking-in-Persons, (J/TIP). J/TIP leads the Department's global efforts to combat human trafficking by analyzing government efforts and identifying trends; engaging in strategic...

  • Emergency Department-Assistant Nursing Director

    2 months ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

    Directs, supervises and provides holistic, culturally competent, quality and cost-effective evidence-based nursing care for patients/families. Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's shared decision making frame work. Collaboratively manages the patient's transitions across the continuum of care, to assist patients or populations...

  • Director, Membership Growth and Engagement

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States American Academy of Actuaries Full time

    OVERVIEW This senior level management position is responsible for Membership Growth & Engagement, including developing strategies and tactical plans for attracting, retaining, and growing membership, as well as deepening and enhancing member engagement for the Academy. The Director works with the Senior Director to refine and support the Academy's...

  • Deputy Director for Business Operations

    2 weeks ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Department Of Energy - Agency Wide Full time

    The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead the Business Operations unit for the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). The Deputy Director for Business Operations will ensure that SCEP has the internal capacity to successfully execute budget,...

  • Director of Business Development

    5 days ago

    Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Ursa Major Full time

    Ursa Major was founded to address a critical shortfall in the U.S. industrial base and bring a new model to aerospace and defense systems: we design and manufacture the world's leading propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team – a team that will mold tomorrow's...