The George Washington University Division of University Advancement
Dist. Columbia, United States
(hybrid)
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$72,235.00 - $99,250.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
- Responsible for developing cultivation and stewardship opportunities that include impact of gift reporting (endowed, current use, and capital funds), donor recognition and celebration events, gift acknowledgments, donor correspondence, communications (digital and print), and other opportunities for donor engagement.
- Provides central oversight for the stewardship of financial aid funds across the campus, ensuring consistency and transparency are maintained to foster donor retention and satisfaction. This includes the management of our scholarship administration tool, GWay (Blackbaud Award Management), developing and administering the requisite protocols and procedures to support it, and communications with our campus partners in the schools and units.
- Collaborates with a variety of university stakeholders (AVPs, deans, faculty, financial aid, finance directors, and program directors) to ensure accurate information is collected and prepared for distribution to donors and university departments.
- Works closely with the Director of Donor Relations and the Director of Donor Fund Compliance to audit and monitor donor fund expenditures and compliance with donor intent.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties logically related to the position.
| GW Staff Approach to Pay |
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Healthcare Benefits
GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.
II. JOB DETAILS
| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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| College/School/Department: | University Advancement |
| Family | Dev & Alumni Relations |
| Sub-Family | Donor Relations |
| Stream | Individual Contributor |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time |
| Hours Per Week: | 40 hours |
| Work Schedule: | Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, some evenings/weekends. Occasional travel regional and national. |
| Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
| Employee Onsite Status | Hybrid |
| Telework: | Yes |
| Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status |
| Internal Applicants Only? | No |
| Posting Number: | S014147 |
| Job Open Date: | 04/23/2026 |
| Job Close Date: | |
| If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | |
| Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. |
| EEO Statement: | The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
- No
- Yes
- * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
- Yes, IEP complete
- No, still in IEP
- N/a - not a current GW employee
- * What is your salary range expectation?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Requirements
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Prior experience working in donor relations or stewardship or with annual, major, or leadership donors is preferable. Ability to exercise a high degree of sensitivity in dealing with confidential donor information.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for this position.
- Excellent editing, writing, and proofing skills.
- Advanced technical skills and computer literacy – specifically, proficiency with donor database systems, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software, and Google Suite are required. Experience with Blackbaud Award Management or similar system a plus.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies and strong partnerships in a team environment is preferred.
- Proven skills and ability to manage complex projects from start to finish, including overlapping projects, with a demonstrated focus on meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Solid customer service/donor-first orientation desired.
Job ID: 83802053
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