Associate Director of Development - The George Washington Foundation

Warren Whitney • Fredericksburg, VA

2d

About The Position

The George Washington Foundation seeks an experienced, goal-oriented development professional to fill the full-time position of Associate Director of Development. Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, this position will be responsible for renewing and securing major gifts of $5,000+ from individuals, foundations and corporations in support of The George Washington Foundation's highest priority projects.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years of non-profit development or similar fundraising experience, preferably in major giving with individuals as well as corporate and foundation giving.
• Exceptional written communication skills, particularly in drafting and editing donor-related communications and proposals.
• Experience or familiarity with Raiser's Edge NXT and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Associate Director of Development, will develop a portfolio of individuals, foundations and corporate prospects that will be moved through the "moves-management" process.
• Prospecting: Conduct research utilizing GWF records, Linked In, online foundation directory, and other online resources to identify prospects for their portfolio and support the assembling of a prospect pool for review by professional and volunteer leadership.
• Draft finished-quality content for letters, proposals, and advancement materials.
• Participate in conceiving and advancing an annual plan to realize and exceed operating, capital, and campaign budget goals for fundraising support.
• With attention to detail, working with colleagues across the Foundation, plan, manage and staff multi-day and evening Advancement events for volunteer leadership, prospects and/or supporters.
• Contribute to other duties related to development-such as drafting personalized gift acknowledgement letters, database management, and the production of annual appeals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon experience.
• Retirement plan with significant company contribution.
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with generous company-paid share.
• Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance paid by the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed