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Director, Advancement Communications & Philanthropic Proposals

George Washington University

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)Full time$124K/yr – $173K/yr

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George Washington University

Director, Advancement Communications & Philanthropic Proposals

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$124K/yr – $173K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Lead the creation and delivery of donor-facing fundraising content, directing a small writing team while turning GW’s strategic priorities into compelling, audience-first messaging and shaping campaign narratives across the university.

Own and execute content strategy and campaign storytelling across university Advancement.
Manage writers and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver fundable proposals and donor communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead the development, creative execution, and delivery of a broad range of donor-facing fundraising content.
Manage a small writing team with autonomous leadership.
Translate GW’s strategic framework priorities and complex academic visions into clear, concise, and persuasive audience-first messaging.
Create and communicate campaign narratives and help uncover, shape, and promote fundable ideas from across the university.
Write interdisciplinary ideas, transformational initiatives, bespoke multi-million-dollar gift proposals and cases for support, internal communications, announcements of landmark gifts, talking points, templates, and letters.
Oversee content with a through-line of supporting attainment with campaign forward storytelling.
Oversee financial literacy and knowledge of graphic design and the role of visual communication in content delivery.
Adopt an entrepreneurial attitude, project management mindset, and utilize emerging technological tools such as AI to enhance writing efficiency and workflows.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 6 years of relevant professional experience. 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.
Professional experience in a development or fundraising-related environment, preferably an academic or non-profit setting.
Ability to work independently and proactively in a highly collaborative environment and the ability to influence people over whom you have no formal authority.
Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to interact with tact and diplomacy with various constituencies at all levels, including donors and university leadership.
Experience leading, supervising, and developing staff with a high degree of autonomy.

Preferred

Demonstrated competence in written communications, investigative research or reporting
Knowledge of digital media best practices including web information architecture
Comfort with MS Office, Google and Zoom workspace
Directing graphic design and hands-on use of design software such as Canva, Marq, or InDesign
Working command of AI tools and how to write optimal prompts
Aptitude in mastering new technologies
Experience directing graphic design and hands-on use of design software such as Canva, Marq, or InDesign

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.

Salaries

Posted range

$124K/yr – $173K/yr

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Responsibilities

Lead the development, creative execution, and delivery of a broad range of donor-facing fundraising content.
Manage a small writing team with autonomous leadership.
Translate GW’s strategic framework priorities and complex academic visions into clear, concise, and persuasive audience-first messaging.
Create and communicate campaign narratives and help uncover, shape, and promote fundable ideas from across the university.
Write interdisciplinary ideas, transformational initiatives, bespoke multi-million-dollar gift proposals and cases for support, internal communications, announcements of landmark gifts, talking points, templates, and letters.
Oversee content with a through-line of supporting attainment with campaign forward storytelling.
Oversee financial literacy and knowledge of graphic design and the role of visual communication in content delivery.
Adopt an entrepreneurial attitude, project management mindset, and utilize emerging technological tools such as AI to enhance writing efficiency and workflows.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 8 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 6 years of relevant professional experience. 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.
Professional experience in a development or fundraising-related environment, preferably an academic or non-profit setting.
Ability to work independently and proactively in a highly collaborative environment and the ability to influence people over whom you have no formal authority.
Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to interact with tact and diplomacy with various constituencies at all levels, including donors and university leadership.
Experience leading, supervising, and developing staff with a high degree of autonomy.

Preferred

Demonstrated competence in written communications, investigative research or reporting
Knowledge of digital media best practices including web information architecture
Comfort with MS Office, Google and Zoom workspace
Directing graphic design and hands-on use of design software such as Canva, Marq, or InDesign
Working command of AI tools and how to write optimal prompts
Aptitude in mastering new technologies
Experience directing graphic design and hands-on use of design software such as Canva, Marq, or InDesign

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.