Director of Development, Central Initiatives

5 days ago


Mt Rainier, United States The George Washington University Full time

Director of Development, Central Initiatives Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) is seeking a Director of Development (DoD) for the George Washington Universitys Central Initiatives team. This role encompasses all aspects of a students university life outside of academics and athletics, as well as key university-wide priorities. DAR is responsible for leading the universitys alumni and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients, and friends. Our goal is to advance GWs mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care. Reporting to the Executive Director of Central Development, the Director of Development, Central Initiatives will drive attainment in support of key university-wide priorities and will serve as a liaison to one of our campus partners. This hybrid position is based in Washington, DC, and will require regular, national travel to support and advance relationships with prospects and donors. Responsibilities: Builds and manages a portfolio of 100 120 prospects, accomplishing substantive prospect moves to achieve individual metrics at the Director level. Secures gifts ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000, focusing on 6-figure gifts from major and principal level prospects. Travels regularly to a designated geographic region to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal gift prospects. Completes high-level discovery work to build and document a pipeline of prospects for GWs university-wide priority initiatives. Builds and maintains relationships with appropriate campus partner staff to understand and effectively communicate university-wide funding priorities. Fosters a collaborative and results-oriented work environment which encourages teamwork and personal growth. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Strong candidates will showcase experience engaging and motivating diverse individuals and managing a large number of fundraising activities simultaneously. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a Masters degree in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. An advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of six years of development experience with specific experience in major gifts, volunteer recruitment, and campaign management preferred. Demonstrated ability in cultivating and soliciting gifts at the six-figure level. Prior development experience as a fundraiser in higher education strongly preferred. Familiarity with donor management systems and a high degree of comfort with using technology to communicate, track, and share information. Strategic planning skills that include the ability to develop, implement, and monitor short-and long-term goals for engagement, donor acquisition, and retention. Experience working with senior leaders on donor calls and events. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, interpersonal and project management skills. Distinguished track record of collaborating with a team to achieve goals. Ability to travel locally and nationally and to work on occasional evenings and weekends. GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit GW Benefits Programs . II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Development & Alumni Relations Family: Dev & Alumni Relations Sub-Family: Major Gifts Level: Level 4 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Daytime Hours, some evenings and weekends. Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid Telework: Yes Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search. Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S013327 Job Open Date: 09/23/2024 Job Close Date: 12/31/2024 Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. J-18808-Ljbffr



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