Director of Development, Central Initiatives

Company: The George Washington University
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 11, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Development, Central InitiativesEmployer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.I. JOB OVERVIEWJob Description Summary:The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) is seeking a Director of Development (DoD) for the George Washington University's Central Initiatives team, encompassing all aspects of a student's university life outside of academics and athletics, as well as key university-wide priorities. DAR is responsible for leading the university's 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 GW's 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 experienced individual serves as the primary liaison between the development team and an assigned portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends of the university in order to secure philanthropic gifts. This role partners with deans, faculty, central-, and school-based development staff to meet fundraising goals, execute events, and build affinity in support of university-wide philanthropic priorities. This position will average 8-10 prospect visits monthly and will identify, research, qualify, and cultivate individual giving prospects.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+, with a focus on 6-figure gifts, from major and principal level prospects.
• Travels regularly to a designated geographic region, assigned by the Executive Director, Central Development, 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 GW's university-wide priority initiatives.
• At the direction of the Executive Director, Central Development, 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 be able to showcase experience engaging and motivating groups of diverse individuals.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant experience.Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and project management skills.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.II. JOB DETAILSCampus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, Daytime Hours, some evenings and weekends.Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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