Major Gifts Director, University Advancement

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

The George Washington University Advancement Division seeks a Director of Development for the GW School of Business ( GWSB ). Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, this position serves as a lead fundraiser and develops authentic partnerships with alumni, parents and friends to secure gifts in support of the university’s mission.

The Director manages a portfolio of approximately 120 major gift prospects and donors, guiding strategies from identification to stewardship and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree in a relevant area plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advance a portfolio of approximately 120 major and principal gift prospects and donors.
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, friends, and other key constituents to deepen engagement and inspire philanthropic investment in the School and university.
• Develop and execute individualized donor strategies that move prospects through the donor lifecycle, from identification and qualification through solicitation and stewardship.
• Secure major, principal and planned gifts in support of institutional priorities.
• Conduct approximately 15 prospect visits per month and maintain a high level of meaningful donor engagement activity.
• Partner with leadership to align fundraising efforts with institutional priorities.
• Prepare prospect strategy materials and briefing documents for university leadership.
• Collaborate closely with Advancement partners to identify, qualify, and cultivate high-capacity prospects.
• Support campaign planning and other strategic fundraising initiatives for the School and university.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Participate in Advancement-wide initiatives, committees, and working groups that strengthen fundraising effectiveness and donor engagement.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The George Washington University Advancement Division seeks a Director of Development for the GW School of Business ( GWSB ). Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Development, this position serves as a lead fundraiser and develops authentic partnerships with alumni, parents and friends to secure gifts in support of the university’s mission.

The Director manages a portfolio of approximately 120 major gift prospects and donors, guiding strategies from identification to stewardship and