American University Washington , DC 20319
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Department:
WAMU Advancement
Time Type:
Full time
Work Modality:
Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)
Union:
Excluded
Job Description:
About the Department/Unit
WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Colombia, Maryland and Virginia.
Summary:
The Director of Development supervises a team of professionals responsible for advancing Major and Mid-Level Giving, Planned Giving and Institutional Giving to support WAMU's mission. In collaboration with the Chief Advancement Officer the Director of Development contributes to strategic planning, co-creates financial goals and maintains, tracks and drives the plan to achieve them. This is a hands-on fundraising position that manages a portfolio of donors in addition to strategic responsibilities.
The Director of Development manages the team responsible for identifying, cultivating and stewarding major and mid-level individual giving. This position is also responsible for providing direction for cultivation of WAMUs giving societies. . In collaboration with the leadership team, this position manages the process for soliciting foundation gifts. As a member of the Cross Functional Team, this position informs and supports leadership decision making.
The incumbent provides oversight of acknowledgments, donor stewardship activities and events assistance; and develops or provides data analysis and advice on operational workflows for the fundraising team.
Essential Functions:
Competencies:
Building a Customer Focused Organization.
Driving Continuous Improvement.
Acting Strategically.
Thinking Broadly.
Collaborative Leadership.
Leading and Inspiring People.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full Time, 35 hours/Week.
Exempt.
Function Leader B.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree.
8-10 years of relevant experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's degree.
10+ years of relevant experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Eight to ten years of relevant experience in non-profit fund raising, systems, prospect research and/or stewardship.
Demonstrated proficiency in use of information resources as well as excellent analytical skills and ability to locate, aggregate and interpret donor data.
Demonstrated ability to use data analytics to identify priority prospects and recommend donors / prospects for cultivation / solicitation.
A committed ability to working in a collegial manner with individuals from across the institution. Demands appreciation and respect for confidentiality of highly personal information.
Requires an intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
Requires excellent problem-solving skills and negotiation skills. Ability to impart diplomacy in all situations.
Requires the knowledge and ability to learn and utilize various types of computer-based software.
A persistent self-motivator who can work with minimal oversight and achieve team goals on a consistent basis.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Contact Us
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