Associate Director, Principal Gifts Research

Associate Director, Principal Gifts Research

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Job Overview:

The University Advancement Division invites a subject‑matter expert in principal‑gift research ($1M+ / $5M+) to join the Research and Relationship Management (RRM) team. This role requires exemplary research, project management, and strategy building skills; an in‑depth understanding of donor motivations at the highest capacity levels; and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, highly flexible, and highly visible environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and maintain the highest quality prospect intelligence for university partners, connecting constituent interests with university priorities.
• Recommend cultivation and solicitation strategies for top $1M+/$5M+ prospects, including for volunteer leadership groups.
• Identify and negotiate priorities, anticipate client needs, and collaborate with the Associate Vice President, Principal Gifts and other RRM team members to ensure an adequate prospect pool.
• Contribute to office procedures, CRM conversion topics, vendor identification, and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area + 2 years of relevant professional experience; or Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mastery of prospect research and identification techniques and tools.
• Robust project management, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strategic partnerships at all levels of staff.
• Deep understanding of the development cycle and advanced knowledge of prospect development within the cycle.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Hiring Range: $72,235.20 – $99,250.68

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance; retirement savings, tuition, well‑being, and voluntary benefits. For details, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Campus

Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

Job Details:

• College/School/Department:
  University Advancement
• Family:
  Dev & Alumni Relations
• Sub‑Family:
  Principal Gifts
• Stream:
  Individual Contributor
• Level: Level 2
• Position Type:
  Full‑Time
• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Telework:
  Yes (Hybrid onsite status)
• Required Background Check:
  Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, Sex Offender Registry Search

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.