Assistant Director, Donor Engagement - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

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Assistant Director, Donor Engagement - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Donor Engagement team serves as key strategic partners in the creation, planning, and execution of high net worth, high touch engagement experiences for our key prospects and donors in the form of events, regional deployments, and on-campus activities to help to promote and increase financial investments in the university’s top fundraising priorities.

The Assistant Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for the continued meaningful involvement of Georgetown’s top-level donors in the life of the university. It is only with a consistent level of high quality and thoughtful points of contact and engagement that these donors will continue to look to Georgetown as a place to give expression to their own values and philanthropic agendas.

The Assistant Director focuses on coordinating and supporting the execution of campaign and regional engagement activity related to campus units; and works closely with the campaign and regional development teams to ensure engagement activity in the area is strategic, coordinated, and supported. As well, they act as a knowledgeable ambassador, liaison, and engagement specialist to advancement personnel on the priorities, needs, and attributes of the area. They also provide cultivation and recognition assistance to individual donors and prospective donors.

Additionally, they provide central support for Campaign Events in regions as needed – and in partnership with Campaign Operations, Regional Engagement and Development colleagues, they participate in the development of an annual campaign engagement plan.

Work Interactions

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Donor Engagement, the Assistant Director of Donor Engagement collaborates internally with the unit teams within the Office of Advancement - unit development officers, data analytics team, communications, stewardship, donor events, CPRC, Regional Alumni Relations, finance, and senior Advancement leaders. They also work across the campus – with offices of the Deans, unit leaders, administrators, faculty, and staff; and externally with high level donors. 

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation .

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 1-3 years in the field of nonprofit development
• Ability to interact with colleagues and external constituents with professionalism and service orientation
• Ability to be innovative and creative in their work, be independent, and have the confidence and the ability to take initiative
• Ability to navigate both Microsoft and Google suite of programs
• Familiarity with working in a database
• Extraordinary organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment
• Availability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education experience
• Knowledge of and experience with using Salesforce
• An understanding of Georgetown schools and units
• Event planning experience
• Fundraising knowledge
• Experience with highest level potential donors and issues

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our broader colleagues and broader Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown’s mission. Learn more about the Office of Advancement here .

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .