Assistant Director of Development – Law Center Advancement

About the role

The Assistant Director of Development supports the Law Center Advancement Office at Georgetown University by expanding the donor base and building a sustainable pipeline of mid‑level gifts. This position focuses on high‑potential markets, requiring frequent travel to the New York City and Washington, D.C. metro areas to engage alumni and increase annual fundraising revenue.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new leadership prospects within assigned geographic territories.
• Conduct a minimum of 150 personal donor visits each year across all stages of the fundraising cycle.
• Solicit and secure philanthropic commitments ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.
• Document all donor interactions and strategic next steps in Salesforce.
• Partner with senior staff to arrange regional visits for the Dean, advancement leaders, faculty, and senior administrators.
• Provide strategic counsel on regional prospect targeting and pipeline development.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising or development, preferably in higher education.
• Strong ability to build relationships with alumni, donors, and senior university officials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to key markets.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Salesforce for donor management and reporting.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to the mission of a world‑renowned law school.
• Collaborative environment with senior leadership and development professionals.
• Professional growth through high‑visibility fundraising initiatives.