Associate Director of Development

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 highest priority projects.

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.

• 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.