Associate Director of Philanthropic Proposal Development - Washington DC

Company: The George Washington University
Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 09/19/2024

Associate Director of Philanthropic Proposal DevelopmentEmployer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.I. JOB OVERVIEWJob Description Summary: The George Washington University Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division is seeking an Associate Director, Philanthropic Proposal Development. This position is foundational to a scalable, campaign-ready organization structure for the proposal development team to meet the growing demand for highly complex, cross-university seven- and eight-figure proposals and cases for support.DAR is responsible for leading the university's fundraising and engagement efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients, and other friends. Our goal is to advance GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care through maximum philanthropic attainment aligned with university priorities.The Associate Director, Philanthropic Proposal Development orchestrates the prioritizing, scheduling, and generating customized philanthropic proposal deliverables from ideation, research, writing original content, selection of visual communication elements, and direction of graphic design and print production. The proposals, with a primary focus on $1M+ donor opportunities, require a project management approach and the ability and self-confidence to independently and proactively coordinate collaboration with multiple stakeholders at all levels, including university leadership.Secondary priorities include the creation of other fundraising collateral to support front line fundraisers, articulate consistent messaging, and foster a culture of philanthropy. Areas include signature concepts and initiatives from scholarships, professorships, and marquee institutes to campaign collateral materials and training on usage of materials. Formats may range from cases for support, messaging frameworks, one-pagers, stories of impact, self-service templates, slides and talking points, gift announcements, and more. The Associate Director is responsible for producing, maintaining, and presenting team training materials to the division, and directly tasked with operational improvements that require proactive monitoring, auditing, and analysis to enhance team effectiveness. Develops and maintains a repository of approved templates/fundraising frameworks and past proposals that can be easily accessed and adapted for donor conversations or other uses such as stewardship, web content, etc.The Associate Director may directly supervise student workers and/or other Philanthropic Proposal Development team members' day-to-day work, including any hiring, onboarding, and coaching for maximum productivity and professional growth.Assists the Director, Philanthropic Proposal Development with leadership of the proposal development team, including content and strategic opportunities and key projects to support DAR, university leadership, and the campaign. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to conceptualize and execute strategic frameworks to create targeted solicitations aligned with GW's philanthropic priorities that blend emotional appeals with the appropriate business case (financials of discrete fundable components) using appropriate personalization, storytelling, and illustration of impact.
• Strong publication management skills, including writing, editing, proofreading, selection and use of appropriate visual communication elements, and design direction that is creative and brand compliant.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including project management, with the strategic vision and solutions-oriented approach to identify and implement infrastructure enhancements, processes and products for continuous improvement.
• Experience in higher education fundraising or development. Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and/or Google suite applications and publishing software such as Canva and Marq. Interest in and aptitude for exploring and adopting emerging technology-based tools such as generative AI. Demonstrated skill in analyzing the platforms and vehicles that will reach our target audience and communicate our strategic messaging most effectively.
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, and exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion. Ability to apply themes from ethics statements by Apra, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and other related associations.GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit .II. JOB DETAILSCampus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department: Development & Alumni RelationsFamily: Comm, Mktg & MediaSub-Family: Communications and Public RelationsLevel: Level 3Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeHours Per Week: 40Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Daytime HoursWill this job require the employee to work on site? YesEmployee Onsite Status: HybridTelework: YesRequired Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.Internal Applicants Only? Yes (University Wide)Posting Number: S013301Job Open Date: 09/09/2024Job Close Date: 09/12/2024If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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