Georgetown University · 1 day ago
Director of Development, School of Foreign Services
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expGeorgetown University is a prestigious institution located in Washington, D.C., and they are seeking a Director of Development for the School of Foreign Service. This role is crucial in managing donor relationships and fundraising efforts to support the school's strategic goals, especially during a significant capital campaign.
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Responsibilities
Building and managing a portfolio of donors with a capacity of making gifts in the six to seven-figure range
Executing engagement activities for fundraising efforts
Managing fundraising priorities in support of the school’s fundraising strategy
Collaborating with fellow gift officers, senior SFS leadership, Georgetown faculty, and colleagues throughout the university
Growing and managing a portfolio of approximately 125-150 prospects composed of top-tier major gift donors and prospects
Meeting key metrics throughout the year to measure performance, including donor visits, proposals/asks, and dollars raised
Moving prospects through the complete giving cycle—qualification, cultivation, solicitation, gift negotiation, and stewardship
Raising $1,000,000-$3,000,000+ annually as the portfolio matures
Traveling to meet prospective and current donors
Coordinating with other Advancement teams as needed to cultivate and steward donors and prospects
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required
A minimum of 5-7 years of professional fundraising experience, preferably in a higher education or non-profit environment
Superior organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and proven experience working independently
Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading
Diplomatic skills are essential
Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, and consistently meet all deadlines
Ability to effectively manage projects that are both data-driven and relationship-driven
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Workspace
Preferred
Successful fundraising track record– qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding 6 and 7-figure gifts
Experience working across different levels of donors
Familiarity with fundraising databases or the Salesforce platform
Knowledge of Georgetown University
Experience with board management and effective engagement with individual board members
Skill with upward management and engagement with principals
Company
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is an academic and research institution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.74MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationHyundai Hope On WheelsAndrew W. Mellon Foundation
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
2019-12-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Randall Bass
Vice President, Strategic Education Initiatives
Bryan Alexander
Senior Scholar
Recent News
2026-01-22
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