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Associate Director of Development, George Washington School of Business

The George Washington University
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Associate Director of Development, George Washington School of Business

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary :

The George Washington University Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division is seeking an Associate Director of Development. 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 other friends. Our goal is to advance GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care.

This experienced position will engage with a portfolio of approximately 120 prospects in order to secure gifts ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 from alumni, families and friends of the GW School of Business (GWSB). The Associate Director will work closely with GWSB DAR leadership, prospect research and DAR colleagues in identifying, cultivating and tracking major gift prospects.

This position will conduct an average of 12-15 prospect visits monthly and will document these interactions. This will entail collaborating closely with fellow school / unit fundraisers, deans, department heads, faculty and administrative staff of the university to accomplish fundraising goals, in addition to working closely with prospect research and development / alumni relations colleagues in identifying, cultivating, and tracking major gift prospects.

This role plays a critical role in developing meaningful connections with alumni, parents, and friends of the school while developing strategies to move them across the donor continuum to result in stronger engagement and philanthropic support (outright and planned gifts). Additional responsibilities include preparation of briefing packets for university leadership, developing or assisting with the creation of letters of support, concept papers, proposals and reports for funders on behalf of its individual school / unit and faculty, as well as maintaining proper documentation of fundraising activities in the database (Advance) including strategies, correspondence, visits, proposals, and solicitations.

This position is part of the GW School of Business (GWSB) development and alumni relations team, reporting to the Director of Development, which is designed to build strong relationships between alumni, families and friends of the school of business.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. 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.

Additional Required Licenses / Certifications / Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience and documented success in development and fundraising in an academic setting strongly desired.
  • Willingness to make cold calls to secure face-to-face visits with alumni prospects and leverage those meetings to translate into philanthropic support.
  • Strong organizational, database management, and project management skills combined with an acute attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings.
  • A strong record of collaborating with a team to achieve common goals.

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 2

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Hours Per Week : 40

Work Schedule : Monday- Friday, daytime hours, occasional nights 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 : S013190

Job Open Date : 11 / 15 / 2024

Job Close Date : 02 / 28 / 2025

If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until :

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.

Posting Specific Questions

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  • Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
  • Yes, IEP complete

  • No, still in IEP
  • N / a - not a current GW employee
  • What is your salary range expectation?
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