Development Lead: Major Gifts & Alumni Relations (Hybrid)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

American University in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences. This full-time, exempt role supports donor relations, gift cultivation, major gifts, and CAS alumni activities within a collaborative development team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in development or related fields, with strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of development or alumni relations, career services, event management, sales, marketing, public relations.
• Proven track record in project management and customer/client or volunteer management.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Donor relations, cultivation and solicitation; identify major gift prospects in the DMV region and conduct discovery visits.
• Oversee stewardship for CAS donors and manage gifts including major gifts.
• Provide high-level organizational and logistical support for day-to-day operations, events and board meetings.
• Assist with CAS alumni relations activities such as acknowledgements, invitations, and mailings.

Skills

Donor relations

Project management

Communication skills

Customer support

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Colleague Advancement

Job description

American University in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Director of Development for the College of Arts and Sciences. This full-time, exempt role supports donor relations, gift cultivation, major gifts, and CAS alumni activities within a collaborative development team.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in development or related fields, with strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency.