Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter
Assistant Vice President of Development (Central/Non-Academic Units)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Assistant Vice President of Development (Central/Non-Academic Units)
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter Posted: Sep 24, 2025 Assistant Vice President of Development (Central/Non-Academic Units) George Mason University - Fairfax, VA business_center Full-time Salary: $220,000.00 - $230,000.00 Annually Application Deadline: N/A About The Position Supports the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations (VP) in identifying and implementing strategies for success in securing significant philanthropic support for George Mason University. The Assistant VP is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of comprehensive marketing and solicitation initiatives aimed at growing, diversifying, and sustaining fundraising revenues. Manages a team of professional gift officers and fundraising program directors to include University Life, Athletics, Libraries, and Planned Giving. The position reports directly to the Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations and is a member of a senior management team. The Assistant VP will collaborate with university stakeholders to foster a philanthropic culture within Mason to establish a pipeline of future donors. Develops and implements innovative marketing plans and programs for enhanced fundraising efforts and outcomes. Responsibilities
Leadership and Coaching: Manages George Mason University's central philanthropy programs, including recruitment, orientation, mentoring and fundraising activities. Revenue Responsibility: Builds, develops and manages a small individual portfolio of prospects/donors focusing on major and principal gifts; Strategic Planning/Collaboration and Communication: Works closely with internal and external partners to promote and solicit funding from viable prospects; Reporting and Analysis/Stewardship and Donor Management: Provides thoughtful, consistent and appropriate stewardship including impact statements/reports and other measures of accountability; Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Extensive (typically ten or more years) development experience in higher education; Proven track record and experience in leadership and management of Advancement and Alumni Relations professionals within a complex organization; Significant (typically seven years) managerial experience of fundraisers, typically in large, complex institutions; Proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts, including complex and blended gifts, from individuals, in the six and seven-figure range, preferably at a college or university; George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting all-inclusion within its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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Assistant Vice President of Development (Central/Non-Academic Units)
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Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-DC) Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter Posted: Sep 24, 2025 Assistant Vice President of Development (Central/Non-Academic Units) George Mason University - Fairfax, VA business_center Full-time Salary: $220,000.00 - $230,000.00 Annually Application Deadline: N/A About The Position Supports the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations (VP) in identifying and implementing strategies for success in securing significant philanthropic support for George Mason University. The Assistant VP is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of comprehensive marketing and solicitation initiatives aimed at growing, diversifying, and sustaining fundraising revenues. Manages a team of professional gift officers and fundraising program directors to include University Life, Athletics, Libraries, and Planned Giving. The position reports directly to the Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations and is a member of a senior management team. The Assistant VP will collaborate with university stakeholders to foster a philanthropic culture within Mason to establish a pipeline of future donors. Develops and implements innovative marketing plans and programs for enhanced fundraising efforts and outcomes. Responsibilities
Leadership and Coaching: Manages George Mason University's central philanthropy programs, including recruitment, orientation, mentoring and fundraising activities. Revenue Responsibility: Builds, develops and manages a small individual portfolio of prospects/donors focusing on major and principal gifts; Strategic Planning/Collaboration and Communication: Works closely with internal and external partners to promote and solicit funding from viable prospects; Reporting and Analysis/Stewardship and Donor Management: Provides thoughtful, consistent and appropriate stewardship including impact statements/reports and other measures of accountability; Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Extensive (typically ten or more years) development experience in higher education; Proven track record and experience in leadership and management of Advancement and Alumni Relations professionals within a complex organization; Significant (typically seven years) managerial experience of fundraisers, typically in large, complex institutions; Proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts, including complex and blended gifts, from individuals, in the six and seven-figure range, preferably at a college or university; George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting all-inclusion within its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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