Associate Director of Development Western Region - Office of Advancement
Associate Director of Development Western Region - Office of Advancement
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Job Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations 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 closeknit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry a commitment to social justice and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
Requirements
Georgetown Universitys Office of Advancement 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 Georgetowns mission. Learn more about the Office of Advancement here.
The Associate Director of Development West Region (ADOD) is a vital member of Georgetowns fundraising team and will play a critical role building connectivity engagement and philanthropic support for the institution in the West Region. This is an especially exciting time to join Georgetown Universitys Development team as we are in the midst of our most ambitious campaign yet Called to Be. The ADOD West will have exposure to university leadership select faculty and high level volunteer leaders and board members to advance Georgetowns priorities and build upon the strong foundation of current and prospective donors in the market. This position will have a focus on coleading a regional philanthropic council focused on engaging and advancing ourmission and institutional and campaign initiatives along with additional duties that include but are not limited to:
Partner with Advancement colleagues to ensure all are informed on current philanthropic trends models and opportunities in the West Region.
Manage a portfolio of donor relationships for Georgetown playing an important role in enhancing Georgetowns presence in the West Region through thoughtful and intentional strategy; It is crucial for this role to be a collaborative thought partner and contribute to promoting Georgetown University as a dynamic and impactful partner for major philanthropic initiatives.
Qualify cultivate and actively manage a portfolio of major and planned giving prospects traveling at least five days per month in order to meaningfully engage and cultivate a community of support.
Working with annual metrics make a minimum of 125 visits annually with current and prospective donors who are undergraduate alumni current and former parents and friends; The role will have an annual goal of raising up to $1Mas the portfolio matures and must be comfortable asking for fivefigure and in time six and seven figure gifts.
Work Interactions
The ADOD is a generalist representing all areas of Georgetown Universitys campuses and the campaign. S/he is expected to be nimble and donorcentric educated in the content across the many academic units programs and initiatives. The portfolio and donor base this position routinely interacts with will undoubtedly have many points of interests and potential for philanthropic partnerships.
Internally the ADOD will collaborate with a number of Advancement partners most specifically Donor Engagement curating and designing high level donor experiences Board Operations Stewardship Strategic Initiatives DATA/Prospect Management and Alumni Engagement as well as numerous partners on campus as mentioned earlier. This role must be team and relationship oriented and enjoy balancing a number of stakeholders and partners.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelors degree
At least 35 years of professional experience
A desire to contribute to and participate in the mission of Georgetown University and the Office of Advancement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal interaction skills including the ability to exchange and interpret information requiring understanding to influence others
Strong negotiating and marketing skills
Must be able to give significant attention to detail
The 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
Must be able to effectively collaborate with others
Strong computer skills required including all Microsoft applications (Word Excel and PowerPoint) Google Workspace and GU360 constituent relationship management system
Preferred Qualifications
24 years of higher education fundraising experience with demonstrable success securing philanthropic support at the fivefigure level
An innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
A demonstrated track record of success in meeting goals preferably within a major gift metrics framework
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Hybrid. 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 positions mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown Universitys mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: Range:
The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$47586.00 $87558.13Compensation is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to the candidates individual qualifications experience education skills and certifications as well as the Universitys business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship color disability family responsibilities gender identity and expression genetic information marital status matriculation national origin race religion personal appearance political affiliation sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical dental vision disability and life insurance retirement savings tuition assistance worklife balance benefits employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
