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Assistant Director of Development, GUMC Advancement - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Assistant Director of Development (ADoD) - a key member of the Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) (https://gumc.georgetown.edu/about/) Development team - is responsible for increasing the number and level of donors and philanthropic partnerships in support of biomedical research at Georgetown, and other Medical Center-wide priorities as part of the institution’s ambitious and exciting campaign, Called to Be.

A significant part of the Assistant Director’s role is focused on the qualification of prospective new donors interested in biomedical research, with a particular focus on cultivating and soliciting gifts up to $50,000.

In a highly collaborative role, the ADoD works with multiple internal and external stakeholders; GUMC and broader Georgetown University academic leaders, faculty, clinicians, researchers and volunteers to design and implement strategic annual fundraising plans to support key priorities. The ADoD will knowledgeably and articulately communicate the case for support; effectively identify, cultivate and solicit potential donors, and work closely with colleagues across Advancement; in the annual fund, donor relations, stewardship, event planning, and prospect research teams.

With an annual set of metrics, with a particular focus on dollars-raised, they visit and ask, and maintain a portfolio of individual and select corporate/foundation prospects and donors, and work collaboratively with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital colleagues as part of Georgetown’s philanthropic partnership with MedStar Health. They help to advance the mission of GUMC through outreach, awareness, and pipeline engagement and growth - and a portion of their role centers around grateful patient fundraising, in partnership with MedStar Health.

In addition to their portfolio work, the ADoD leads the strategy and execution of key GUMC special events aimed to engage donors and deepen their connection with the medical center over time, serving as important cultivation and stewardship opportunities. They apply their ability to build an effective fundraising program for specific GUMC priorities from baseline without the benefit of an alumni-based constituency and work with Georgetown’s Annual Giving team to put together direct mail strategies and conduct thoughtful analysis of pipeline development.

They perform other duties as periodically assigned by SDOD and/or GUMC Advancement leadership and - as appropriate - may be engaged with new or emerging GUMC programs and initiatives.

The ADoD is necessarily enthusiastic and eager to take on special projects as they arise in order to continue to build and create fundraising momentum and philanthropic pipeline.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, GUMC, the ADoD works closely with fellow Medical Center and regional development officers, faculty, staff, and lead volunteers. As well, they liaise with appropriate advancement services units within the Office of Advancement of Georgetown University; and interacts daily with donors, prospects, and GU-wide faculty, staff and administration.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible development experience - preferably inscience or medical-related fundraising field, including volunteer management and solicitation experience

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• A high level of emotional intelligence and intellectual curiosity for successfully working with a complex principal and donor population

• Knowledge of - or ability to learn - an array of medical specialties and disciplines in the basic science area

• Strong computer skills, including all Microsoft applications

• Proficiency with use of fundraising and prospect/donor management software

• Flexibility, initiative, self-discipline, and attention to detail

• Ability to lead, motivate, and work collaboratively with others - both internal and external to the institution

• Availability to travel and to work on periodic weekends and/or after regular hours

Work Mode Designation

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 and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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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 (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .

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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 (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .