Location: Athens,GA, USA
Position Information
Classification Title Development/Fundraising Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
* University or non-profit experience preferred.
* At least 5 years of professional experience related to sales, marketing, development, business administration, higher education, project management, or relationship management.
* Major gift fundraising in Higher Education ($25k and higher).
Position Summary
This position is based in the Office of Parent Giving within the Development & Alumni Relations Division and reports to the Associate Director of Parent Giving. Its purpose is to raise major gifts from current parents to support the University of Georgia. This position focuses on parent donors within Georgia and throughout the country and will help the Associate Director and Executive Director institute a strong culture of parent giving and engagement within the University.
The ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people and an established record of accomplishment in building meaningful relationships coupled with the ability to inspire others are critical components of the position. The Major Gift Officer for Parent Giving must be passionate about fundraising as well as building strong, engaged communities of donors.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* Ability to cultivate and solicit private gifts from high-level prospects.
* Self-starter and highly motivated.
* Collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
* Excellent writing skills with extreme attention to detail and confident, strong verbal communication.
* Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible.
* Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations.
* Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff.
* Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
* Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities.
* Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to university business and confidential donor and prospect information.
* Skilled using Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
* Creative thinker with ability to receive constructive feedback on ideas.
* Ability to respond to donors needs and concerns in a kind and professional way.
Additional Division Expectations:
* Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
* Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation
Physical Demands
* Work in a standard office environment
* Travel in and out of state, some trips overnight
* Work nights and weekends as necessary
* Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
* Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
* Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
* Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
* Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
* Develop and manage a portfolio of parent prospects to raise major gifts to benefit the University of Georgia. Targeted visits with prospects and donors are to be identified and accomplished each calendar month. These visits will be qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship visits primarily in Atlanta and the state of Georgia, with some exceptions. This may include overnight trips on an as-needed basis.
* Complete all necessary preparation, contacts, and follow-up for each prospect and donor visit.
* Document visits with a written contact report in GAIL, the alumni/donor database, within a week of the visit.
* Prepare timely, accurate, relevant, clear, concise, and compelling proposals to secure major gifts in support of UGA's strategic plan and priorities.
Percentage of time 65 Duties/Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with academic units and development officers across campus to partner on parent major gifts to benefit the university and its many areas.
* Plan and execute summer PLC (Parent Leadership Council) information sessions and gatherings in targeted territories
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
* Perform additional duties as assigned on alumni weekend, football Saturdays, and other special events which frequently fall on nights and weekends.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
* Attend monthly Parent Giving prospect strategy staff meetings, University Development staff meetings, and selected University Development & Alumni Relations division trainings.
Percentage of time 5
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent Management Recruitment Contact Email ...@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* * How did you hear about this vacant position?
* African American Development Officers (AADO)
* Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
* Annual Giving Network
* CASE
* Chronicle of Higher Education
* Chronicle of Philanthropy
* Current UGA Employee
* Diverse Jobs
* Handshake
* HigherEdJobs
* Insight Into Diversity
* Talent Management Newsletter
* UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
* Other (please provide)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact University HR (...@uga.edu).
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.