Development Associate, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic - Office of Advancement

Company: Acord (association For Cooperative Operations Rese
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

Development Associate, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic - Office of AdvancementGeorgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.RequirementsGeorgetown University's is committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our broader colleagues and broader Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown's mission.The Development Associate (DA) will play a key role within the Development team and the Office of Advancement as a self-directed officer. The DA works closely with front-line development officers, in a partnership aimed at growing talent and building a pipeline for front-line development officers who are interested in making their careers at Georgetown and ensuring the relevant front-line fundraisers get both the high level administrative and strategic support they need to properly maintain an outward focus on building relationships and closing gifts. The DA is responsible for portfolio review, maintenance, and strategy, identifying and researching potential donors to the university and providing full-spectrum support to development officers.Serving as a learning and training experience, this position is structured to grow the talent of the Development Associate towards a career in the Office of Advancement and has duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day fulfillment of prospect research inquiries and requests in support of Georgetown University's fundraising initiatives.
• Provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive analysis and information about prospective donors to the University.
• Engage in the identification and reporting of new prospective donors for placement in fundraiser portfolios using weekly gift reports and other data pulled from the Salesforce.com Donor Management platform at Georgetown called GU360.
• Provide general development support for self and small number of major gift officers, including budgets, staff solicitation visits, weekly gift reports and donor information, entering contact reports, and prospect strategies in donor profiles.
• Manage the gift process, entering and tracking asks, proposals, Gift Agreements/Statement of Intents, and gift transmittal forms.Work InteractionsThe DA potentially has a significant impact on the success of the fundraising activities of the Office of Advancement. The DA interacts with donors, prospective donors, and other alumni who will be positively affected by interacting with a courteous and professional member of the Advancement team. This position interacts with most of the rest of Advancement, including Campaign, Stewardship and Donor Relations, Marketing and Communications and Alumni Relations and Annual Fund. The diversity of the Development Associate's workload requires teamwork, flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, external relations focus, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments. This position requires tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in dealing with members of the University community and the University's donors.Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ideally 1-3 years of work experience, preferably in a development/fundraising environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
• Broad knowledge of and experience in the use of research materials, including the internet and online informational databases
• Must be able to work efficiently and effectively, at times under tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, the ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative as appropriate
• Understanding and practice a high standard of confidentiality and ethical information collection
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
• Strong collaborative and project management skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projectsWork ModeThis position has been designated as Hybrid (3 days on campus, 2 days telework). Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation.Pay Range:The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $41,926.00 - $65,090.00. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.Current Georgetown Employees:If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS () using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or .Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works .EEO Statement:Georgetown University is an fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic .Benefits:Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the .To apply, visit
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