Development Associate for Family Philanthropy - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

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Development Associate for Family Philanthropy - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Development Associate for Family Philanthropy plays a key role within the development team and Office of Advancement as a member of the Family Philanthropy team, focused on engaging, cultivating and securing philanthropic support from the Georgetown Parent community.

In a highly collaborative role, they work closely with two major gift officers (MGOs), whose portfolios have a particular focus on undergraduate parents. In that coordination, they provide a high level partnership across the Office of Advancement and Georgetown's broader community, uniquely working with colleagues in both central and unit development, donor relations, prospect research and strategy, stewardship, special events, the Office of the President, members Georgetown's executive leadership team, academic deans and faculty leaders, highly engaged and supportive parent donors and volunteers.

Among a myriad of duties, exposure and functions, the Development Associate leads or supports the Family Philanthropy team in: supporting portfolio review, maintenance, and strategy for two MGO portfolios; identifying and researching potential donors to the university, including an annual review of the undergraduate parent community; working closely with the Georgetown Parents Leadership Council and Student Life and Wellness Committee for the Board of Regents; supporting and executing high-level parent events, globally; liaising with the Office of Student Affairs; and creating a suite of parent evaluation, data and metrics annually to strategically grow the Family Philanthropy work.

As this role position matures and develops, there will be an opportunity to be part of the tactical growth of Georgetown's Generational Wealth strategy, and to carry a small portfolio of annual and major gift prospects identified within.

Notably, this particular role is designed to serve as a learning and training experience, structured to grow the talent of the Development Associate, preparing them to become a competitive candidate for development opportunities with high-end annual gift/low-end major gift portfolios.

Work Interactions

The Development Associate for Family Philanthropy is a uniquely positioned role within the Office of Advancement, for its synergistic responsibilities and cross-collaboration.

The Development Associate has core responsibilities for the day-to-day fulfillment of prospect research inquiries and requests in support of Georgetown University's fund-raising initiatives. They provide accurate, timely and comprehensive analysis and information about prospective donors to the University; engage in the identification and reporting of new prospective donors for placement in fundraiser portfolios; and work closely with two top university boards to provide strategic donor engagement.

They also administer the gift process for the Family Philanthropy team - entering and tracking asks, proposals, Gift Agreements/Statement of Intents, and gift transmittal forms.

The diversity of the Development Associate's workload requires teamwork, flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, external relations, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments. As well, it requires tact, diplomacy and confidentiality in dealing with members of the University community and the University's donors.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 0-2 years of work experience - preference for a development/fundraising environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel
• Broad knowledge of and experience in the use of research materials, including the internet and online informational databases
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, at times under tight deadlines
• Strong problem solving abilities, and the ability to exercise independent judgment and imitative as appropriate
• Attention to detail
• An understanding and practice a high standard of confidentiality and ethical information collection.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
• Strong collaborative and project management skills; and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

Work Mode: 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 at Mode of Work Designation.

Georgetown University's Office of Advancement is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our colleagues and the 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. We invite you to learn more about the Office of Advancement, our Jesuit values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.


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