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Position Title: Senior Director of Development, Kogod School of Business

Reports to: Assistant Dean of Development, Kogod School of Business

Position: Full-Time, On-site, Exempt

Location: Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 annually

About American University

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly ranked schools and colleges, internationally renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

The Role

The Senior Director of Development is a principal and major gifts fundraiser at the Kogod School of Business responsible for managing a dynamic prospect portfolio with giving capacities of $100,000-$2M and above. The Senior Director of Development reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Development and serves as a key member of the Dean’s external relations team.

Responsibilities

1. Major and Principal Gift Fundraising/Stewardship (50%): Identify, qualify, visit, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward donors to raise major gifts. Manage a portfolio of key relationships with 100+ rated prospects and donors.
2. Planning and Development Programs Support (25%): Develop and manage fundraising initiatives to meet KSB priorities and collaborate with on-campus partners.
3. Prospect Management (10%): Work with Office of Advancement colleagues for prospect identification and qualification.
4. Reporting & Recording (10%): Conduct timely updating of reports and maintain appropriate donor records.
5. Other duties as assigned (5%): Support broader objectives of the Assistant Vice President for Advancement.

Education, Training, and/or Experience Required:

• Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in institutional development.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Other Skills and Abilities Required:

• Integrity and trust with a demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced office with competing demands.
• Experience interacting comfortably with faculty and C-suite level contacts.

Additional Information About the Position:

This position will require travel outside the Washington metropolitan area at least 50% of the time, as well as seasonal evening and weekend work for scheduled KSB and University events.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.