Senior Director of International Development

4 weeks ago

Washington DC USA, United States Georgetown Univerisity Full time
Job Overview

The Senior Director of International Development serves as the strategic leader to plan and implement a focused fundraising strategy for Georgetown's principal, major, planned, and leadership gift prospects in all international markets.

They will oversee the development of a personal portfolio of major and principal gift prospects, many of whom have multiple philanthropic interests at Georgetown.

The Senior Director will be responsible for soliciting gifts ranging from $250,000 to $5 million+ for philanthropic needs university-wide, with a focus on gifts at the higher end of the range.

They will work closely with the Assistant Vice President to coordinate top prospect strategies with all advancement and university leadership.

The Senior Director will institute a personal visit strategy designed to reach both managed prospects within the officer's own portfolio as well as Georgetown's most significant prospects within the respective region(s) or market(s).

They will have an annually established goal of personal visits and expected asks, along with dollars-raised, to promote campaign priorities and move donors along the lifecycle of giving.

The Senior Director will manage a team of fundraisers that manage a portfolio based in, or lead/support the advancement strategies of other international markets.

They will also manage up to three professional staff ranging from assistant to senior director level as well as one administrative support position.

Over time, the Senior Director may have the responsibility for recruiting and managing additional portfolio holders.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • At least 10 years of major gift fundraising experience that includes campaign planning and execution - preferably in a higher education setting
  • Leadership experience, including staff supervision
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse range of constituents, including donors, board members, and volunteers as well as alumni, parents, friends, faculty, administrators, and internal colleagues
  • Demonstrated track record of success in meeting major gift and campaign goals
  • High energy level, flexibility, and a self-motivated/self-aware nature
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills with ability to meet and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Ability to act with diplomacy and confidentiality in dealing with internal and external constituents
  • Demonstrated ability to be innovative, identify and solve problems, and take initiative
  • Understanding and experience working with international cultures
  • Preferred Qualification: Ability to use more than one language for communication

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