Job Listing: Associate Director of Development (The George Washington Foundation
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Job Listing: Associate Director of Development (The George Washington Foundation)
Position Title :
AssociateDirector of Development
Reports to :
Director of Institutional Advancement
Date :
2026
Status :
ExemptFull TimeSalary
Salary:
Based on Experience
Function :
TheAssociate DirectorofDevelopment position will focusonrenewing foundation grant support andsecuringnew majorgifts of $5,000+from individuals, foundations, andcorporations supportingThe George Washington Foundation’shighestpriority projects.
The position will serveas aseniormember of thedevelopmentteam,working–collaborativelyand individually–toadvancerelationshipsandsecuremajor philanthropic fundingfor initiativesacross Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s FerryFarm.
Requirements :
A minimum of five years of non-profit development or similar fundraising experience, preferably in major giving with individuals, as well as corporate and foundation giving. Knowledge and experience in advancing major gifts utilizing the “moves management” process ( Identification/research,qualification, cultivation, solicitationand stewardship). Travel, evening/weekend hours.
Education :
Bachelor’sDegree
Skills :
Exceptionalwrittencommunicationskills,particularlyindraftingand editing donor-related communicationsand proposals. Experience or familiaritywiththeRaiser’s EdgedatabaseandproficiencywithMicrosoft Office suite.
Responsibilities :
W orking closely withtheDirector ofInstitutionalAdvancement, theAssociate Director ofDevelopment,willdevelop a portfolio ofindividuals, foundations and corporateprospects that will bemovedthrough the “moves-management” process.
Prospecting: Conduct research utilizing GWF records, Linked In, online foundation directory,and other online resourcestoidentifyprospects for their portfolio and support the assembling of a prospect poolfor review by professionalandvolunteer leadership.
Draft finished-quality content for letters, proposals, and advancement materials.
Participate in conceiving and advancing an annual plan to realize and exceed operating, capital, and campaign budget goals for fundraising support.
With attention to detail, working with colleagues across the Foundation, plan, manage, and staff multi-day and evening Advancement events for volunteer leadership, prospects and/or supporters.
Contribute to other duties related to development—such as drafting personalized gift acknowledgment letters, database management, and the production of annual appeals
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AssociateDirector of Development
Reports to :
Director of Institutional Advancement
Date :
2026
Status :
ExemptFull TimeSalary
Salary:
Based on Experience
Function :
TheAssociate DirectorofDevelopment position will focusonrenewing foundation grant support andsecuringnew majorgifts of $5,000+from individuals, foundations, andcorporations supportingThe George Washington Foundation’shighestpriority projects.
The position will serveas aseniormember of thedevelopmentteam,working–collaborativelyand individually–toadvancerelationshipsandsecuremajor philanthropic fundingfor initiativesacross Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s FerryFarm.
Requirements :
A minimum of five years of non-profit development or similar fundraising experience, preferably in major giving with individuals, as well as corporate and foundation giving. Knowledge and experience in advancing major gifts utilizing the “moves management” process ( Identification/research,qualification, cultivation, solicitationand stewardship). Travel, evening/weekend hours.
Education :
Bachelor’sDegree
Skills :
Exceptionalwrittencommunicationskills,particularlyindraftingand editing donor-related communicationsand proposals. Experience or familiaritywiththeRaiser’s EdgedatabaseandproficiencywithMicrosoft Office suite.
Responsibilities :
W orking closely withtheDirector ofInstitutionalAdvancement, theAssociate Director ofDevelopment,willdevelop a portfolio ofindividuals, foundations and corporateprospects that will bemovedthrough the “moves-management” process.
Prospecting: Conduct research utilizing GWF records, Linked In, online foundation directory,and other online resourcestoidentifyprospects for their portfolio and support the assembling of a prospect poolfor review by professionalandvolunteer leadership.
Draft finished-quality content for letters, proposals, and advancement materials.
Participate in conceiving and advancing an annual plan to realize and exceed operating, capital, and campaign budget goals for fundraising support.
With attention to detail, working with colleagues across the Foundation, plan, manage, and staff multi-day and evening Advancement events for volunteer leadership, prospects and/or supporters.
Contribute to other duties related to development—such as drafting personalized gift acknowledgment letters, database management, and the production of annual appeals
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