Director of Mission Advancement - Howard and George Washington Universities
Job Description
Job Description
The Campus Ministries of Howard University and George Washington University are hiring a Director of Mission Advancement.
This is a full-time role with excellent benefits; the salary is $80,000.
This position is a combined role with both development and administrative responsibilities. The Director of Mission Advancement is responsible for promoting the mission and vision of the Newman Center at The George Washington University and Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Student Center at Howard University (the “Centers”) and engaging the community at large, including alumni, staff, faculty, parishes, families, and other stakeholders. This includes maintaining administrative oversight of financial support from donors.
The Director’s primary task is to maintain and increase the current donor base and implement fundraising practices that support the mission of the Centers. Responsibilities include finding, meeting, and following up with donors and alumni through one-on-one engagements or events that support the development plan. Student leaders who are part of the Student Finance Committee of GW Catholics and the Student Executive Board at Howard work directly with the Director on events and activities that promote the Centers and fundraising.
Principal Expectations
- Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and its traditions
- Have an understanding and appreciation of the Black Catholic community
- Maintains a personal prayer life
- Able to develop and implement programming that meets fundraising needs consistent with the mission of the Centers
- Able to find, meet, and follow up with supporters
- Participate in weekly meetings with the Chaplain, Campus Ministers, and other development team members
Responsibilities
- Raise awareness and support for the ongoing needs, mission, and vision of the Centers
- Assist the Chaplain in planning the financial vision of the Centers
- Create and maintain donor databases: tracking donations, updating information, etc.
- Utilize data entry and analysis skills (or willingness to learn)
- Generate and implement regular communications (hard copy, digital, social media) per development goals
- Prepare and distribute personalized donor letters, emails, and other communications using mail merge or similar tools
- Plan and carry out donor events that support the mission and community of the Centers
- Meet with potential donors to invite them to partner with the Centers
- Develop and build relationships with alumni of GW and Howard with local and affiliated parishes
- Follow up with current donors to maintain sustainability and relationships
- Work with the Student Finance Committee of GW Catholics and Executive Board at Howard on promotion and fundraising
- Seek opportunities to learn more about best practices in development
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree/certification in administration, development, fundraising, or related fields strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Reliable, organized, and an effective time manager
- Maintain discretion in confidential matters
- Work effectively as a team member; communicate clearly with co-workers and others
- Personable and knowledgeable about the Centers
- Comfortable using computers, internet, and various application systems
- Experience in Excel, Word, and mail merge processes
- Experience in finance software (Parish Soft preferred or similar) or willingness to learn
- Experience in donor database software (Flocknote Fundit preferred, or similar) or willingness to learn
- Familiar with social networking tools
- Project a kind and welcoming atmosphere, have a friendly and engaging personality to callers and donors, and provide warm hospitality to visitors
Work Experience
- Two years of related administrative experience, or a combination of education, training, and experience
- Two years of fundraising experience preferred, or equivalent in practice