Job Description

Director of Stewardship & Communications, GUMC Advancement

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations 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.

Job Overview

As a member of the Georgetown University Medical Centers Advancement team, the Director of Stewardship and Communications, GUMC Advancement works to build a culture of gratitude and ensures that donors are appreciated, informed, and engaged. This individual ensures that donors are appropriately and consistently acknowledged and recognized for significant gifts to Georgetown University. Where appropriate, they also develop communication materials for donors, other key constituents, and volunteer leaders to keep them informed and engaged. The Directors work ultimately touches constituents at every level. Thus, a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, thoroughness, attention to detail, and timeliness is critical.

The Director is responsible for managing stewardship initiatives for the Medical Centers most significant donors. They will work closely with internal and external partners and stakeholders to design and implement meaningful acknowledgments, stewardship, and engagement activities that express gratitude and demonstrate impact. When appropriate, they will support the planning and execution of visits and tailored communications with key leadership, including the Executive Vice President of GUMC and Vice President for GUMC Advancement.

This position will also serve as the GUMC liaison who will help the Office of Advancements Stewardship team to secure data and content from academic units, departments, and centers in order to prepare financial and impact reports for donors on a portfolio of endowed and current-use funds. This stewardship program requires careful coordination with administrators, students, finance personnel, and other colleagues in units across the main and medical center campuses.

This position will oversee GUMCs gift acknowledgment process and will directly manage the creation of tailored acknowledgment communications from the Executive Vice President for Health Sciences and the Vice President of GUMC Advancement. Through strategic engagement and partnership with GUMC Advancement colleagues, this position will ensure that donors receive meaningful and timely acknowledgments and, where appropriate, ensure additional engagement with leadership. This position is responsible for the continued meaningful involvement of Georgetowns donors in the life of the university. It is only with a consistent level of high quality and thoughtful points of contact, engagement, and accurate correspondence that these donors will continue to look to Georgetown as a place to give expression to their own values and philanthropic agendas.

Work Interactions

This position works with a broad range of university-wide colleagues and external constituents and is highly service-oriented. This position will report to the Managing Director, GUMC Operations and Strategic Engagement, working closely with the Office of the Executive Vice President for GUMC. They will liaise with partners from across the University including, the central Office of Advancement, the Offices of the Provost and President, and the Secretary of the University. The Director represents GUMC Advancement and the university among some of our most generous donors; therefore, he/she must understand all components of these respective offices. Due to the level of confidential information handled, this position requires careful judgment and discretion. The diversity of workload requires flexibility, efficiency, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments.

Learn more about the Office of Advancement here.

Georgetown Universitys 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 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 Georgetowns mission.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required
• A minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience, preferably in a higher education or non-profit environment
• Must have superior organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and proven experience working independently.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Diplomatic skills are essential.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, and consistently meet all deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage projects that are both data-driven and relationship-driven.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with philanthropic donors.
• 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 positions mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown Universitys mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:

Diversity and Inclusion

Georgetown Universitys 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 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 Georgetowns mission.

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