American University
Director of Development, University Strategic Initiatives
American University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
TheDirector of Development, University Strategic Initiatives is a member of the University Strategic Initiatives Advancement team that is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive and aggressive fundraising strategy that aligns with the university’s mission, values and strategic goals for the Library, Arboretum, and Department of Student Affairs,
for which the Director will have primary responsibility. Within the Strategic Initiatives portfolio, led by the Senior Director, University Strategic Initiatives, the Director will also engage donors on behalf of programs including the University’s Scholarship program, the Civic Life Initiative, and Women’s Philanthropy Initiative.The Director will also work with senior leaders to strategize and facilitate development trips and will coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements, event logistics, briefing, staffing, and follow-up correspondence. This position requires the ability to frequently travel up 50% of the time, as well as the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when helping coordinate and staff regional cultivation and stewardship events. They will also be responsible for assuring that pertinent information and strategic moves for assigned prospects are properly recorded in the institutional database.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent.* 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.* Progressively responsible major gifts development experience with at least 5 - 8 years of primary focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding major gifts from individuals and organizations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Master's degree or equivalent.* Preferred experience in higher education, with experience in alumni relations, and/or volunteer management a plus.* Experience interacting comfortably with C-suite level donors.* Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communications skills. (A writing sample may be required.)* Familiarity with databases and/or other fundraising systems, strong command of MS Office Suite of products.* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an
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for which the Director will have primary responsibility. Within the Strategic Initiatives portfolio, led by the Senior Director, University Strategic Initiatives, the Director will also engage donors on behalf of programs including the University’s Scholarship program, the Civic Life Initiative, and Women’s Philanthropy Initiative.The Director will also work with senior leaders to strategize and facilitate development trips and will coordinate all aspects of travel arrangements, event logistics, briefing, staffing, and follow-up correspondence. This position requires the ability to frequently travel up 50% of the time, as well as the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends when helping coordinate and staff regional cultivation and stewardship events. They will also be responsible for assuring that pertinent information and strategic moves for assigned prospects are properly recorded in the institutional database.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent.* 5 - 8 years of relevant experience.* Progressively responsible major gifts development experience with at least 5 - 8 years of primary focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing, and stewarding major gifts from individuals and organizations; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Master's degree or equivalent.* Preferred experience in higher education, with experience in alumni relations, and/or volunteer management a plus.* Experience interacting comfortably with C-suite level donors.* Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communications skills. (A writing sample may be required.)* Familiarity with databases and/or other fundraising systems, strong command of MS Office Suite of products.* Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.* Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.* Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.* American University is an
employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr