Internal Applicants Only? No
Position Type: Administrative/Professional
Posting Number: 0601403
Working Title: Director of Development, School of Media and Public Affairs
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (daytime hours)
Occasional evenings/weekends
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Pay Grade: 24
Recruitment Salary/Range: Minimum $68,675.00
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements:
If other was selected above, or there are special requirements, please explain.
Job Open Date: 09-09-2009
Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Applicant Review Will Commence On: 09-09-2009
II. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom
Division: Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations (DEV)
College/School: Not Applicable
Department: DEV School Programs
III. JOB VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT INFORMATION
Job Summary:
The George Washington University Division of Development and Alumni Relations needs Director of Development, Major Gifts in the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences for the School of Media and Public Affairs. This position will participate in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts, particularly from corporate and foundation donors--for the School and in the support of the day-to-day Development management within this School.
Development work for the School of Media and Public Affairs will support the School's growth in curriculum, research, symposia, events and media productions.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications:
A minimum of six years of fund raising experience is preferred, with specific experience in major gifts and board development is necessary.
A working knowledge of corporate and foundation funding sources and strong writing skills are preferred.
Working Conditions:
The incumbent generally performs job duties in a normal business office environment. This involves working while sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. The job also includes significant event planning and execution, which requires a significant level of physical activity, including standing, walking, and occasionally lifting office supply items that may weigh up to 20 pounds.
Additionally, the incumbent may be required to attend meetings in other offices, or deliver and/or retrieve information from other offices around campus.
The ability to operate basic office equipment such as personal computers, duplicating machines, fax machines and standard office telephones may also be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Duties
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Function:
Works with SMPA Director, Dean, and AVP of the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Development Office, and faculty to identify priority needs for major gift support.
Works closely with University Wide Development staff in Foundation and Corporate Relations to prioritize fundraising objectives, identify prospects, develop proposals, and cultivate strategic relationships with funding sources.
Works with the SMPA Director, AVP of the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Development Office, and the University Development Office to identify major gift prospects related to the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences.
Makes personal calls, with the SMPA Director or others, to solicit major gifts for the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences.
May attend meetings to provide and receive feedback on issues that may impact major gifts
Coordinates with other school-based and University wide Development Officers on prospect assignments and fund raising strategies.
Performs other work related duties as assigned.
Works with the SMPA Director, AVP of the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences Development Office and faculty to establish programs for the cultivation of identified major gift prospects, including visits by the SMPA Director or appropriate faculty, social events, advisory boards, and other efforts.