Foundation Assistant Director Development

Reporting to a Sr Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for independently managing and growing the Foundation’s newly established program for emerging philanthropists, Champions for Children’s National. This unique portfolio will include current and prospective Champions and will require stewardship of current donors and identification, cultivation and solicitation of new donors. With support from senior management, the role also requires programmatic and strategic leadership for Champions, including managing programmatic activities and events, drafting and executing a communication strategy, overseeing the program’s grantmaking component, partnering and meeting regularly with volunteer leadership, and charting the course for the future of the program.

This is a wonderful opportunity to play a leading role in shepherding the next generation of major donors at Children’s National. The position carries a responsibility for raising $500k annually.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or other related field (Required)

4 years of technical development experience with a proven record in lower level major gifts, high end annual gifts or special event execution, or managing a component of the marketing program preferably in a healthcare or academic setting (Required)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including phone skills such as warm tone, good speaking cadence, clear and articulate speech)
• Effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate poise, tact, patience, and courtesy
• Must demonstrate initiative, energy, confidence, strong donor service attitude, and willingness to contribute to a teamwork-driven environment
• High levels of professionalism, compassion, creativity and integrity
• Proven experience in successfully building and cultivating donor relationships
• A willingness to work collaboratively to produce fundraising strategies and tactics
• Proven sense for developing tactics to meet goals and objectives
• Ability to manage time and task completion effectively
• Strong familiarity with The Raiser's Edge software and/or other donor-related platforms