The George Washington University
Director, Volunteer Leadership Engagement
The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Overview
The George Washington University Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division is seeking a Director, Volunteer Leadership Engagement for Health and Medicine. DAR is responsible for leading the university’s external constituent and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients, and other friends.Our goal is to advance GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care. The Director, Volunteer Leadership Engagement for Health and Medicine is a key leadership position within the Health and Medicine Development Team, which represents the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing and Public Health, and the DAR’s Volunteer Engagement team. This position works in close partnership with the Associate Vice President of Development, Health & Medicine, and the university’s Executive Director of Volunteer Leadership Engagement to reshape and build leadership volunteer structure and volunteerism within the Health and Medicine enterprise including building strong volunteer councils with members who have influence and affluence.Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Health & Medicine, this position:Creates strong volunteer leadership structures for Health and Medicine that incorporate volunteer council operating best practices including updated volunteer leadership descriptions, regular council communications, 100% philanthropic giving, volunteer leadership recruitment, developing strategic agendas, and maintaining volunteer information in DAR’s CRM volunteer records.Partners closely with Associate Vice President, council leads, and other members of DAR to support collaboration and coordination with various university stakeholders (deans, directors, vice presidents, advancement staff, alumni, friends, and donors) to create and maintain a vision for the overall strategy to deepen, integrate, and align volunteer leaders to the university’s strategic priorities.Develops, implements, and evaluates a consistent volunteer experience across the councils affiliated with the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing and Public Health.Maintains a list of prospective council candidates for each school, pulling from a range of constituents, including alumni, grateful patients, corporation and foundation representatives, and community members.Plans and executes Council meetings, develops meeting and working group agendas, and helps recruit speakers.Creates, executes, and manages stewardship and engagement strategies across the councils.Partners with appropriate colleagues to develop and convey messaging and requests time from senior leaders for council meetings.Partners with Associate Vice President and council leads to achieve 100% council giving.Develops and manages effective volunteer engagement and recognition opportunities.Maintains knowledge of school and institutional fundraising priorities.Supports the Executive Director of Volunteer Leadership in planning and execution of GW’s annual Volunteer Leadership Summit for all volunteer groups across GW.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Preferred Qualifications:Progressive experience in institutional advancement in higher education, preferably in complex academic and research institutions.Exceptional communication skills and outstanding writing competencies with attention to detail.Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to collaborate with stakeholders across campus.Ability to work some evenings and weekends.Demonstrated understanding of the fields of medicine, nursing, and/or public health.Ability to travel domestically, and possibly internationally, for prospect visits and events.GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
GW Benefits Programs .Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeHours Per Week: 40Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pmWill this job require the employee to work on site? YesRequired Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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The George Washington University Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division is seeking a Director, Volunteer Leadership Engagement for Health and Medicine. DAR is responsible for leading the university’s external constituent and fundraising efforts and seeks to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the university community, including alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations, patients, and other friends.Our goal is to advance GW's mission of excellence in education, research, scholarship, and patient care. The Director, Volunteer Leadership Engagement for Health and Medicine is a key leadership position within the Health and Medicine Development Team, which represents the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing and Public Health, and the DAR’s Volunteer Engagement team. This position works in close partnership with the Associate Vice President of Development, Health & Medicine, and the university’s Executive Director of Volunteer Leadership Engagement to reshape and build leadership volunteer structure and volunteerism within the Health and Medicine enterprise including building strong volunteer councils with members who have influence and affluence.Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Health & Medicine, this position:Creates strong volunteer leadership structures for Health and Medicine that incorporate volunteer council operating best practices including updated volunteer leadership descriptions, regular council communications, 100% philanthropic giving, volunteer leadership recruitment, developing strategic agendas, and maintaining volunteer information in DAR’s CRM volunteer records.Partners closely with Associate Vice President, council leads, and other members of DAR to support collaboration and coordination with various university stakeholders (deans, directors, vice presidents, advancement staff, alumni, friends, and donors) to create and maintain a vision for the overall strategy to deepen, integrate, and align volunteer leaders to the university’s strategic priorities.Develops, implements, and evaluates a consistent volunteer experience across the councils affiliated with the Schools of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nursing and Public Health.Maintains a list of prospective council candidates for each school, pulling from a range of constituents, including alumni, grateful patients, corporation and foundation representatives, and community members.Plans and executes Council meetings, develops meeting and working group agendas, and helps recruit speakers.Creates, executes, and manages stewardship and engagement strategies across the councils.Partners with appropriate colleagues to develop and convey messaging and requests time from senior leaders for council meetings.Partners with Associate Vice President and council leads to achieve 100% council giving.Develops and manages effective volunteer engagement and recognition opportunities.Maintains knowledge of school and institutional fundraising priorities.Supports the Executive Director of Volunteer Leadership in planning and execution of GW’s annual Volunteer Leadership Summit for all volunteer groups across GW.Minimum Qualifications:Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Preferred Qualifications:Progressive experience in institutional advancement in higher education, preferably in complex academic and research institutions.Exceptional communication skills and outstanding writing competencies with attention to detail.Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to collaborate with stakeholders across campus.Ability to work some evenings and weekends.Demonstrated understanding of the fields of medicine, nursing, and/or public health.Ability to travel domestically, and possibly internationally, for prospect visits and events.GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit
GW Benefits Programs .Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeHours Per Week: 40Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pmWill this job require the employee to work on site? YesRequired Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search.EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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