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Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science
Classification: Administrative Faculty
Job Category: Administrative or Professional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: Hybrid Eligible
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The mission of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Office of Development is to raise private philanthropic funds in support of students, faculty, departments, programs, and centers within the College. We also explicitly support the efforts of the Advancement offices of other colleges and the university as a whole. This is accomplished by building relationships with alumni, friends, parents, and students and by soliciting donations, major gifts, planned gifts, and corporate and foundation support. Alumni relations are cultivated and maintained through outreach efforts.
About the Position:
The Associate Director for Major Gifts will plan and implement a variety of strategies to raise funds from major donors and secure significant philanthropic support for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences priorities. The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors, including individuals, Corporations, and Corporate Foundations, and be responsible for facilitating all phases of the gift cycle, including initiating contact, cultivating and moving potential donors to solicitation and closure, creating solicitations, writing proposals, and stewarding donors. The position works collaboratively with key volunteers, school leadership and faculty, Advancement staff, and other school representatives to cultivate and solicit donors for university priorities.
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Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Associate Director Major Gifts at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, one of which must be a current supervisor, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.
Posting Open Date: May 22, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 5, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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