Assistant Director of Development

Hybrid - Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Jul 8, 2026

$47,586 - $87,558/year

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s 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.

The Law Center Advancement Office raises funds to advance the institution’s mission and achieve the strategic goals set by the Executive Vice President/Dean of the Law School and the Assistant Dean of Development & Alumni Affairs. This position exists to expand the donor base and ensure long-term pipeline development by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects capable of making gifts in the $25,000 to $100,000 range.

The Assistant Director focuses on canvassing high-potential markets, requiring regular travel primarily to the New York City and Washington, D.C. metro areas to increase alumni participation, rise the average gift size, and increase total annual revenue.

Identify and qualify new leadership annual and major gift prospects within assigned geographic territories.

Develop and execute qualification and solicitation strategies through a high volume of direct donor visits.

Complete a minimum of 150 personal donor visits annually across all stages of the fundraising continuum.

Directly solicit and secure philanthropic commitments within the $25,000 to $100,000 range.

Document all donor interactions, conversations, and strategic next steps by entering detailed contact reports into Salesforce.

Partner with and facilitate regional visits for the Dean, advancement leadership, faculty, and senior administrators.

Provide strategic counsel to advancement leadership regarding regional prospect targeting and pipeline development.

The Assistant Director reports directly to the Assistant Vice President (AVP), Development and has no direct reports. Operating as a critical link within the broader advancement team, this position collaborates closely with senior gift officers and regional staff to ensure newly discovered prospects are seamlessly integrated into the long-term fundraising pipeline. By coordinating high-level regional visits for the Dean, the Assistant Dean of Development & Alumni Affairs, the AVP, Development, faculty, and senior administrators, the role serves to amplify the reach of the school's leadership.

Ultimately, this position supports Georgetown University’s broader mission of academic excellence and institutional sustainability by establishing the vital, consistent relationships necessary to transform new prospects into dedicated investors in the Law Center's future.

A Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of professional fundraising experience, with a documented track record of successful face-to-face solicitations, are required

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with alumni, parents, and donors, as well as university faculty, staff, and administration

Knowledge of the Google Suite and Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce is a plus

Must have ability and willingness to travel frequently to assigned regions.

Experience in higher education fundraising or institutional advancement is preferred

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 position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on…