Georgetown University · 1 day ago
Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences & Education
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expGeorgetown University is a prestigious institution located in the nation’s capital, known for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to social justice. The Assistant Vice President of GUMC Advancement will lead fundraising efforts, focusing on principal and transformative gifts, while overseeing development strategies and managing a team within the medical center's advancement leadership.
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Responsibilities
Report to the Vice President for GUMC Advancement and serve as a senior fundraising leader in the GUMC Advancement team, raising principal and transformative level gifts for Georgetown and leading and directing fundraising activities for priority areas within GUMC
Contribute to the strategic ambitions of Georgetown University Medical Center and the Office of Advancement by cultivating and developing partnerships with the University’s highest profile and most complex philanthropic relationships, overseeing unit-based personnel and strategies for these efforts with a particular focus on principal and transformative philanthropic gifts of $5 million or more
Work closely with the leadership of the central Advancement Regional Development team in ensuring and building upon the collaboration between market-based, constituent-based, and unit-embedded development officers and campus partners
Serve as a key member of the GUMC Advancement leadership body, working closely with a number of colleagues, including the Vice President for GUMC Advancement, Chief Revenue Officer, Senior AVP for Campaign Management and Donor Experience to help lead the planning and execution of targeted fundraising initiatives
Manage the senior unit development leaders for the schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health, and Biomedical Graduate Research studies
Provide ultimate strategy, direction, support, and advocacy for unit and constituent development strategies, principal partnerships, mini-campaigns, strategic priority work in various markets, and unit or constituent-based volunteer leadership bodies
Personally manage a portfolio of leadership and principal gift prospects, soliciting gifts largely $500,000 and above for philanthropic objectives GUMC-wide, with a specific focus on cultivating gifts at the $5M + range as the portfolio matures
Collaborate closely with colleagues throughout the GUMC and Central Advancement who are focused on the various aspects of Principal giving and engagement, so that these philanthropic opportunities are thoughtfully and effectively managed
Achieve a personal visit goal of 60-75 visits annually, focused on all stages of the donor lifecycle, with the ultimate goal of securing the largest, highest profile gifts for Georgetown
Work collaboratively with diverse departments within GUMC, central Advancement, and the University at large
Interact with staff, faculty, university administrators, donors, parents, non-alumni constituents, high-level donors, members of the Board of Directors and Regents, and key volunteers
Serve as a senior member of the GUMC Advancement leadership team and as a partner in the development leadership function, including a special relationship with GUMC staff, the OA Central campaign team, Strategic Initiatives, Donor Engagement, and Stewardship teams
Manage the GUMC unit development leaders, development officers, and administrative staff, totaling approximately 11 Advancement employees, with 3 direct reports to include: Special Assistant, Senior Director of Development for Medicine and Health, and a Senior Director of Development for GUMC
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required
At least 12 years' experience in higher education development that includes fundraising experience (including major and principal gift)
Leadership experience, including staff supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work with a diverse range of constituents, including donors, board members and volunteers as well as alumni, parents, friends, faculty, administrators and internal colleagues
Experience leading advancement in an academic medical environment
A demonstrated track record of success in meeting major gift and campaign goals
A high energy level and flexible nature
Strong prioritization and organizational skills; ability to meet and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Ability to act with diplomacy and confidentiality in dealing with constituents
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and take initiative
Preferred
A Master's degree
Experience working in a medical research or health care system
Familiarity with fundraising databases or the Salesforce platform
Knowledge of Georgetown University
Company
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is an academic and research institution.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (120)
2024 (89)
2023 (90)
2022 (77)
2021 (38)
2020 (52)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.74MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationHyundai Hope On WheelsAndrew W. Mellon Foundation
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
2019-12-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Randall Bass
Vice President, Strategic Education Initiatives
Bryan Alexander
Senior Scholar
Recent News
2025-11-06
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