Director, Central Initiatives & Major Gifts

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

George Washington University in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Central Initiatives to lead a team of gift officers and oversee major gifts for student-life initiatives outside academics and athletics.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Central Development, you will drive fundraising strategy, manage staff, and cultivate a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends to meet ambitious goals.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging, soliciting and stewarding major/principal gifts.
• Experience leading development efforts in higher education is preferred.
• Demonstrated managerial proficiency and strategic goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Major Gift Officers and staff, coaching and evaluating performance.
• Develop and implement Central Initiatives fundraising strategy and pipeline.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal donors.
• Collaborate with campus partners and leadership to align funding needs.

Skills

Major gifts experience

Donor stewardship

Team leadership

Strategic fundraising

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years

Master's degree or higher +4 years

Tools

Donor management systems

CRM technology

Job description

George Washington University in Washington, DC seeks a Director, Central Initiatives to lead a team of gift officers and oversee major gifts for student-life initiatives outside academics and athletics.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Central Development, you will drive fundraising strategy, manage staff, and cultivate a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends to meet ambitious goals.