Director of Development, Kogod School of Business, American University
Company: Charity Search Group
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 9, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Title: Director of Development, Kogod School of
BusinessOrganization: American UniversityDepartment: University
AdvancementReports to: Assistant Dean of Advancement, Kogod School
of BusinessPosition: Full-Time, Hybrid, 2- 3 days a week on campus.
Exempt;Other: This position requires travel outside the Washington
metropolitan area 20-40% of the time, as well as seasonal evening
and weekend work for scheduled Kogod and University events and
programs.Location: Washington, D.C.; Maryland; Virginia.Salary:
$100,000 - $120,000 annuallyAbout American University"We are a
University of strivers and dreamers, activists and artists,
scholars and servant-leaders. We realize that when we all
contribute, we all succeed. We are, quite literally, one AU." -
President Sylvia BurwellAmerican University is a student-centered
research institution in Washington, DC, with highly ranked schools
and colleges, internationally renowned faculty, and a reputation
for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students
distinguish themselves with their service, leadership, and ability
to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.At AU
passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world
around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of
tomorrow.AU is looking for candidates who reflect the diversity of
the student body. At AU, they are deeply committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion. American University was founded to respond
to the needs of a changing world, with a set of guiding
values-diversity, equity, and inclusion. AU cannot be excellent
without being truly inclusive, and without taking the concrete,
specific steps to improve our campus climate.BIPOC, LGBTQ+,
immigrants, multilingual, mature or differently abled candidates,
and people of all faiths or none at all are encouraged to
apply.About Change Can't Wait: The Campaign for American
UniversityWith a $500 million goal, Change Can't Wait will create
transformative educational opportunities for students, advance
research with impact, and build stronger communities locally,
nationally, and globally. Why AU? Changemaking is in their DNA. Why
now? Change can't wait.The RoleThe Director of Development for the
Kogod School of Business is a major gifts fundraiser for the Kogod
School of Business at American University. The Director of
Development is responsible for achieving aggressive fundraising,
solicitation, cash, pledge, and visit goals, which are set
annually. This position manages a prospect portfolio of at least
100+ active rated prospects for the Kogod School of Business, with
giving capacities from $25,000 to $100,000+. The Director of
Development is expected to personally manage these relationships to
cultivate, solicit, close gifts, and steward alumni donors, as well
as identify and qualify new prospects for the Kogod School of
Business. Domestic travel is required in this position to
personally engage alumni and secure funds for KSB.The Director of
Development serves as a key member of the Dean's external relations
team and as an ambassador of the school; works closely with the KSB
Assistant Dean of Advancement, KSB, and the University Advancement
Office, on moves management, stewardship and donor issues to raise
funds for the Kogod School of Business; and shares in the
responsibilities of managing the KSB Dean's Board of Advisors as
well as managing donor-focused events.Additionally, this position
will play a leadership role in launching and overseeing a new Kogod
Parent Advisory Group, helping to engage and cultivate families in
support of the school's mission and fundraising priorities.Impact
Areas:
Manage a portfolio of 100+ prospects with a giving capacity of
$25,000+. Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
to meet or exceed annual fundraising targets. Collaborate with KSB
leadership, faculty, and University Advancement to align donor
strategies with school priorities.
Partner with Prospect Research, Planned Giving, and Advancement
colleagues to identify and qualify new prospects through strategic
outreach and relationship-building.
Maintain up-to-date records in the CRM system (e.g., strategic
moves, proposals, event participation). Ensure accurate reporting
and data to support stewardship, performance tracking, and
forecasting.
Support the Associate Vice President for Development and Vice
President for Advancement on strategic initiatives and cross-campus
efforts. Assist in managing the Dean's Board of Advisors and
donor-focused events.Competencies
Preferred
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