- Understands current and future priorities, opportunities, challenges, and constraints that influence decision-making and program direction; coordinates with GW and DAR leadership to develop strategic fundraising plans that yield improved results and build organizational capacity.
- Individually and in collaboration with other DAR staff, performs complex data analyses at both the micro and macro levels and completes special projects to advance the prospect research and relationship management programs.
- Supports Divisional efforts to set and refine appropriate performance metrics for frontline staff across the enterprise and enhances fundraising managers' coaching of frontline staff by providing actionable intelligence and analyses on progress toward goals.
- Intentionally and proactively builds and maintains collaborative relationships with all RRM clients, modeling and establishing behavior, communication, and protocol for all RRM staff for interactions. Acts as the default "face" and "voice" of the department, while actively sharing credit and developing those capabilities among other RRM staff.
- Builds, maintains, and thoughtfully develops a team viewed as a hallmark prospect development shop across the fundraising industry where highly skilled prospect development experts want to work and grow.
- Ensures the highest quality of prospect development deliverables and support for clients from the team by providing quality assurance, training on best practices and creative techniques, guiding strategies, and coaching and supporting staff in their daily work.
- Manages team budget/spending, including evaluating existing and new prospect development tools and managing vendor relationships.
- Comprehensive understanding of the development cycle, with particular knowledge of the role of prospect development within the cycle. Superlative proficiency in Apra's Body of Knowledge and AASP's Best Practices. Working knowledge of organizational fundraising, annual giving, and/or alumni relations is a plus, including how prospect development supports these areas.
- Demonstrated solutions orientation with experience in identifying, evaluating, and recommending solutions and strategies. Skill in developing and overseeing execution of plans with clear vision, goals, strategies, and tactics. Ability to secure buy-in from colleagues across the enterprise.
- Superior project management skills; demonstrated ability to work in a demanding, dynamic environment while maintaining healthy boundaries. Proficiency in negotiating and prioritizing work. Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and taking responsibility for outcomes.
- Prior management experience with a focus on building and maintaining a cohesive, positive environment; aptitude in delegating work appropriately and providing actionable feedback. Skill in using data to inform strategy, planning, resource allocation, execution, and measurement of activity and performance. Takes initiative to drive self-development and accept constructive feedback and motivates team to do the same.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy required to bring requests/projects of all sizes to completion. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic partnerships with all levels of staff to influence for results. Ability to convey information to multiple audiences in a clear and concise manner.
- Proficient technical skills. Experience working with a relational database (preferably Ellucian Advance), as well as the Microsoft Office and Google suite of products. Demonstrated skill in deciding which technology will drive efficiency and communicate messages/findings most effectively.
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive information, and maintain confidentiality, with a high degree of judgment and discretion. Ability to apply themes from ethics statements by Apra, CASE, and other related associations.
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Executive Director, Research - Washington, United States - George Washington University
Description
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) is seeking an Executive Director, Research & Relationship Management as part of the Research and Relationship Management (RRM) team.
DAR is responsible for leading the university's alumni and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients, and other friends. Our goal is to advance GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care.
The Executive Director, Research & Relationship Management is a passionate leader of the RRM management cohort, creating and enacting a formal vision for prospect development at GW. A strategic partner and trusted advisor, the incumbent espouses a dynamic partnership with leadership and staff across DAR. This position oversees DAR's proactive and reactive research services and robust relationship management system, particularly within the context of comprehensive campaign and CRM conversion: setting the vision for these areas, guiding each program toward best-in-class services, and proactively asking and identifying creative solutions to complex challenges.
The core focus responsibilities of this role are people (team members and clients) and program through leading the development of policies, procedures, and protocols for the development, execution, and management of all research and relationship management activities to orchestrate success. In pursuit of a world-class prospect development program, incumbent:
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not precisely match the preferred qualifications. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. Telework flexibility may be possible.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master's degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 8 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.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience. II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department:
Development & Alumni RelationsFamily
Dev & Alumni RelationsSub-Family
Prospect Management and ResearchStream
ManagementLevel
Level 4Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-TimeHours Per Week:
40Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday; Daytime HoursWill this job require the employee to work on site?
YesEmployee Onsite Status
HybridTelework:
YesRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?
NoPosting Number:
S012860Job Open Date:
02/29/2024Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant 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/Affirmative Action 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.