Assistant Vice President

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

The Assistant Vice President of GUMC Advancement (AVP) will report to the Vice President for GUMC Advancement and will serve as a senior fundraising leader in the GUMC Advancement team, raising principal and transformative level gifts for Georgetown and leading and directing fundraising activities for priority areas within GUMC.  The Assistant Vice President will contribute to the strategic ambitions of Georgetown University Medical Center and the Office of Advancement by cultivating and developing partnerships with the University’s highest profile and most complex philanthropic relationships, overseeing unit-based personnel and strategies for these efforts with a particular focus on principal and transformative philanthropic gifts of $5 million or more. This role will work closely with the leadership of the central Advancement Regional Development team in ensuring and building upon the collaboration between market-based, constituent-based, and unit-embedded development officers and campus partners. The AVP will also be a key colleague to the medical center's on-campus leadership, providing direct oversight of fundraising, engagement, and stewardship strategies in partnership with GUMC leadership (including Deans and Vice Presidents). 

The AVP will serve as a key member of the GUMC Advancement leadership body, working closely with a number of colleagues, including the Vice President for GUMC Advancement, Chief Revenue Officer, Senior AVP for Campaign Management and Donor Experience to help lead the planning and execution of targeted fundraising initiatives. This includes goal setting, portfolio development, idea generation or development, strategy, direct fundraising, and volunteer engagement, principally as it relates to GUMC. This role will also be a thought partner to any Principal and Transformative Gift management and/or oversight body, and as such will serve as a key voice for development and partner to a P&T program. Naturally, this role will provide guidance to GUMC development officers around strategies and tactics for the cultivation and solicitation of principal and transformative gifts to Georgetown. 

As a senior development officer for GUMC Advancement and a key member of the GUMC Advancement leadership team, this role will manage the senior unit development leaders for the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health, and Biomedical Graduate Research studies. This position will provide ultimate strategy, direction, support, and advocacy for unit and constituent development strategies, principal partnerships, mini-campaigns, strategic priority work in various markets, and unit or constituent-based volunteer leadership bodies. This position will work closely with Deans and other university and/or academic leaders to ensure that fundraising is responsive to needs and that there is consistency and alignment in activities such as briefings, correspondence, giving opportunities, stewardship, and deployment.

In addition to the overarching strategy and people-management responsibilities, the Assistant Vice President will be responsible for personally managing a portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects, soliciting gifts largely $500,000 and above for philanthropic objectives GUMC-wide, with a specific focus on cultivating gifts at the $5M + range as the portfolio matures.  The AVP will collaborate closely with colleagues throughout the GUMC and Central Advancement who are focused on the various aspects of Principal giving and engagement, so that these philanthropic opportunities are thoughtfully and effectively managed. This position will have a personal visit goal of 60-75 visits annually, focused on all stages of the donor lifecycle, with the ultimate goal of securing the largest, highest profile gifts for Georgetown.

Work Interactions

This position will work collaboratively with diverse departments within GUMC, central Advancement, and the University at large. Interactions and partnerships will include: staff, faculty, university administrators, donors, parents, non-alumni constituents, as well as high-level donors, members of the Board of Directors and Regents, and key volunteers. 

The Assistant Vice President will serve as a senior member of the GUMC Advancement leadership team and as a partner in the development leadership function, including a special relationship with GUMC staff, the OA Central campaign team, Strategic Initiatives, Donor Engagement,  and Stewardship teams, as well as internal partners in Alumni Relations, Annual Fund, Marketing, and Communications. As a senior leader representing GUMC Advancement, the Assistant Vice President will also interact with Advancement’s Executive Team and should contribute to the discussion, analysis, and resolution of strategic issues and work effectively with various constituencies and balance competing priorities.

This position will manage the GUMC unit development leaders, development officers, and administrative staff, totaling approximately 11 Advancement employees, with 3 direct reports to include: Special Assistant, Senior Director of Development for Medicine and Health, and a Senior Director of Development for GUMC. 

Learn more about the Office of Advancement here.

Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement is committed to cultivating a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our broader colleagues and broader 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.

Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required
• At least12 years’ experience in higher education development that includes fundraising experience (including major and principal gift) 
• Leadership experience, including staff supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work with a diverse range of constituents, including donors, board members and volunteers as well as alumni, parents, friends, faculty, administrators and internal colleagues. 
• Experience leading advancement in an academic medical environment.
• A demonstrated track record of success in meeting major gift and campaign goals.
• A high energy level and flexible nature.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; ability to meet and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. 
• Ability to act with diplomacy and confidentiality in dealing with constituents. 
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and take initiative. 

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree. 
• Experience working in a medical research or health care system.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases or the Salesforce platform.
• Knowledge of Georgetown University.

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

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$135,188.00 - $264,291.85

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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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.