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I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary:The George Washington University Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division seeks an Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. 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 friends. Our goal is to advance GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care.Reporting to the Executive Director, Constituent Engagement and Annual Giving, the Associate Director is responsible for qualifying and personally soliciting gifts at the Leadership Annual Giving level of $1,000 up to $49,999. This role partners with central and school-based development staff to meet fundraising goals and build affinity supporting philanthropic priorities.The Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving, is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of leadership annual giving donors through personal outreach and domestic travel. This role will engage alumni, parents, and friends of CCAS around donor interests and fundraising priorities to build a pipeline of annual donors through donor recognition programs, including the Luther Rice Society and GW Loyal. Responsibilities also include ensuring the integrity and quality of alumni information in the database, including visit contact reports, donor strategies, and biographical data.Job Duties:● Acquire, cultivate, and retain annual donors in support of the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences for gifts of $1,000 to $49,999.● Qualifies and transfers major gift prospects to major gift officers by assessing prospects' capacity and inclination to give.● Responsible for effective prospect tracking, record keeping, reporting and administration aligned with the metrics and reporting from central DAR and CCAS.● Maintains a working knowledge of the major areas for annual support across CCAS, including schools, academic departments and centers, scholarships and fellowships, and student life.● Collaborates with central annual giving team to increase donor engagement and maximize gift potential; serves as CCAS liaison to central team for GW's annual Day of Giving● Provides necessary documentation and follow-up for donors and internal partners as needed.● Responsible for data management to ensure accurate prospect tracking of stage progression, contact reports, proposals, philanthropic capacity/inclination, and biographical data.Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks 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:● Demonstrates success in fundraising or sales● Strong interpersonal skills● Strategic and analytical skills● Strong project management experience● Excellent verbal and written communication skills● Discretion and the ability to interact with high-level donors and maintain a level of confidentiality is essential● Works well independently and as a part of a teamTypical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience. II. JOB DETAILS Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. College/School/Department: Development & Alumni Relations Family Dev & Alumni Relations Sub-Family Annual Giving Stream Individual Contributor Level Level 2 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00 Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 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 statusInternal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: S012665 Job Open Date: 11/17/2023 Job Close Date: 01/31/2024 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.