Development Associate

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Development Associate

Company

Virginia Government

Job description

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• 10003104

• Fairfax, Virginia, United States
• Virginia, United States

• Advancement and Alumni Relations

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• Part-Time / Hourly Wage

• George Mason University

Department: Advancement and Alumni RelationsClassification: GMU WorkerJob Category: Part-Time / Hourly WageJob Type: Part-TimeLocation: Fairfax, VAWorkplace Type: Hybrid EligibleSponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorshipSalary: Salary commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background Check: YesAbout the Department:The Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations division is a comprehensive development and alumni relations enterprise with a staff complement of approximately 135 FTE. Functional units within Advancement include development/fundraising, alumni relations, donor relations and stewardship, advancement communications, special events, gift processing, research, prospect management, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, information systems and management, and infrastructure services.Advancement and Alumni Relations’ mission is to build strong, lifelong relationships with George Mason University’s alumni and constituents, while matching their philanthropic interests with the university’s aspirations and priorities. The division is committed to serving the needs of the university, our alumni, and the greater community by providing access to quality education and lifelong learning. Respect, service, integrity, collaboration, diversity, transparency, and creativity are the values that guide our work and culture.About the Position:The Development Associate reports to the Engagement Officer and is responsible for soliciting annual gifts from and identifying engagement opportunities for Mason’s constituents, focused on alumni. This position will execute a strategic approach to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward our alumni, faculty/staff, and parents as partners, advocates, and investors. The position will play a vital role in helping the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations achieve its engagement, fundraising, and stewardship goals.Please Note: Due to the nature of confidential information this position works with, current Mason students can not be considered for this position.Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of alumni, students, faculty/staff, and parent constituents to encourage them to make an annual gift;
• Stay connected, informed, and assist in recruiting and expanding Mason’s professional network;
• Solicit prospects for annual gifts primarily between $500-$2,500 (Mid-Annual Giving levels);
• Conduct a minimum of 120 substantive contacts and/or unique visits;
• Make at least 30 successful asks for annual gifts between $1-$2,500;
• Achieve $10K in total dollars raised from asks;
• Achieve a total value of asks of $30K;
• Achieve 30 visits outside of the assigned portfolio (discovery visits);
• Collaborate with the Office of Alumni Relations and other University units for engagement opportunities;
• Manage the assigned portfolio and build a portfolio through personal interactions;
• Connect with individuals in and outside of the assigned portfolio based on University priorities through email, social media, mailings, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings/events;
• Collaborate with the Office of Annual Giving to conduct follow-up outreach on segments of select annual giving solicitation campaigns;
• Communicate the strategic vision of George Mason and our commitment to developing innovative programs to advance and support our students and graduates;
• Work with unit Advancement colleagues to discover additional engagement opportunities throughout the year;
• Identify alumni and parent prospects for volunteer, advisory, and board roles;
• Utilize technology that includes Salesforce, Advancement’s internal database, to maintain excellent information within the internal database to improve outreach and engagement;
• Gather alumni and parent information and success stories to support effective research and the celebration of accomplishments, and promote giving;
• Provide exceptional customer service to our constituents, acting with the greatest amount of professionalism and expressing the highest sense of urgency;
• Actively enhance professional development by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, attending appropriate conferences, participating in webinars and professional organizations, building relationships with colleagues at George Mason and other institutions, universities, fundraising meetings, etc.;
• Assist with and promote University, Advancement, and unit-level events as applicable;
• Complete entity updates, next steps progress tracking, background, strategy notes, ask, and contact reports on all communication and outreach with constituents to assist in the cultivation process, as well as update demographic relevant information (i.e., contact/address information, email updates, and employment information);
• Create customized acknowledgements for leadership annual giving donors;
• Conduct stewardship communications, including mailings for annual giving constituents as part of a year-round stewardship program to retain our annual giving donors and inspire their continued philanthropy;
• Pulls and prepares stewardship reporting for all annual giving stewardship initiatives and campaigns; and
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal;
• Strong networking skills;
• Strong relationship-management skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously;
• Ability to work autonomously, and be self-motivated to see projects through to completion;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with volunteers and donors;
• Ability to work with a diverse range of individuals;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently;
• Proven ability to exercise sound and proper judgement in handling sensitive and confidential information, matters and documentation; and
• Should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, and dynamic organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Salesforce, Affinaquest, or similar.

Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Development Associate at Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.Posting Open Date: August 22, 2025For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 8, 2025Open Until Filled: YesEach agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity EmployerSign up for job alertsFirst Name (required) 1b59f6a0Last Name (required) 16532d31Email (required) 523119cdWho would you like to share this job with? 24391cb1Finalize your job alert by selecting criteria from the dropdowns below. You can select multiple options from each dropdown by returning to the combobox and re-entering the list of options. Submit at the end to create your job alert.Categories 26a68b42 Categories 1e9d3103Employment Type 0ddff57a Employment Type 29b59faaLocations b2f6408a Locations b7e215a9Agency 8c700975 Agency c5bca6e4Send Please wait… DoneThank youShare this jobFirst Name (required) 41ac68c1Last Name (required) 194a04f3Email (required) a8a04ea1Who would you like to share this job with? 6b0e2f7bShare Please wait… DoneThank you for sharing this jobSimilar JobsProudly Serving Our Veterans Across the Commonwealth!!Proudly Serving Our Veterans Across the Commonwealth!These are incredibly exciting times at VDSS! We are driving unprecedented, progressive organizational change to create platforms for industry-leading innovations with the goal of delivering the best possible outcomes for Virginians. Join our team,…Be the reason, make an impact!Title: Afternoon Circulation Assistant Agency: Piedmont Virginia Community College Location: Albemarle – 003 FLSA: Nonexempt Hiring Range: $16.87/hour Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Additional Detail Job Description: Piedmont Virginia …Title: Career Coach, Liberty High School (Education Support Spec II) Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College Location: Fauquier – 061 FLSA: Nonexempt Hiring Range: The hourly pay rate for this position is $22.50 per hour. Full Time or Part Tim…Apply NowFirst Name (required) 3642f3aaLast Name (required) 6f16dff0Email (required) cdff54edApply Please wait… DoneThank you×Before You Go…Would You Like To Sign Up For Job Alerts?First Name (required) b322c429Last Name (required) 40ea6f63Email (required) c12d1cbbWho would you like to share this job with? f820011dFinalize your job alert by selecting criteria from the dropdowns below. You can select multiple options from each dropdown by returning to the combobox and re-entering the list of options. Submit at the end to create your job alert.Categories 46b90b01 Categories 29c84c55Employment Type a0cced6a Employment Type fba717efLocations 484b9704 Locations 128008dcAgency cbf91835 Agency 877f8080Send Please wait… DoneThank youClose×This website uses cookies.“Cookies” are small files either stored on a server or sent back to a visiting computer. In certain applications user information is stored as cookies, which are then sent back to and stored on the user’s computer. Some sections of the website use cookies to customize the information presented to you. Cookies are also used to aggregate site usage information to help us improve our users’ experience.Please see our .I do not accept I acceptThe Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Virginia uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. To check your current eligibility .If you need accommodations as an applicant, please contact the Human Resources Office of the hiring agency directly for more information.For technical questions, please complete and submit . For job related questions, please contact the agency contact on the job posting.

Expected salary

$22.5 per hour

Location

Fairfax, VA

Job date

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:24:35 GMT

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