Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S02742P Working Title Assistant Director of Foundation Relations Department D.A.R. Foundation Relations About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations at the University of Georgia is responsible for maximizing support for the university’s mission of education, research and service by fostering mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners and furthering the funding goals of private foundations.

College/Unit/Department website corpfdtn@uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

8:00am–5:00pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Posting Date 03/08/2019 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/01/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

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.

Position Information

Classification Title Development/Fundraising Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family FTE 100 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

•A minimum of 2-4 years of professional work experience in nonprofit management, development, grant writing, or similar field.
•Experience in higher education fundraising.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Director of Foundation Relations and is part of the Corporate and Foundation Relations Team in the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) at the University of Georgia. Reporting primarily out of Athens, this position also requires the flexibility to travel to Atlanta and other areas of the state when necessary to perform the job.

The Assistant Director of Foundation Relations is responsible for the development of local and national relationships with private foundations. The Assistant Director is responsible for researching, identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding foundation donors. In addition, the incumbent will work collaboratively with UGA faculty, staff, and development colleagues to write, edit, review, and prepare proposals for final submission to philanthropic funders.

The Assistant Director will develop and maintain relationships with foundation representatives through an assigned portfolio of centrally managed foundation donors and prospects.

Job functions include:
•Building and managing external relationships with donors, as well as internal relationships with faculty, staff and unit development officers.
•Develop effective grant proposals, letters of inquiry, acknowledgement letters, progress and stewardship reports, and other foundation communications.
•Maintain active and current knowledge about university initiatives.
•Enhance collaborative relationships and integrate Corporate and Foundation Relations efforts with faculty research interests.
•Approximately 60% of this position will be used to call on new and existing foundation relationships, initiate contacts, conduct meaningful follow-up, and prepare visits both on campus and externally.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

•Self-starter and highly motivated.
•Ability to develop meaningful relationships with foundation and key university personnel.
•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 involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies.
•Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships with key faculty/staff.
•Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
•Analytical, with adherence to self-guided goals and deadlines.
•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.
•Proven track record of success in fundraising or similar role.
Additional Division Requirement(s):
•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 if necessary
•Travel via car and plane
•Work evenings and weekends as necessary
•If warranted, and approved by upper administration, the position may have the option to operate in the Atlanta office

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No 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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of 50 foundation prospects, requiring visitation and face-to-face interaction on campus and off-site with representatives from regional and national foundations.

Write, edit and project manage the development of proposals and applications seeking support for University priorities.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Collaborate with faculty, university administration and development staff to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward private foundation gifts.

Counsel and guide faculty, administrators and unit development directors regarding the development of projects and programs in need of private support.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Identify, research and cultivate new and opportunistic foundation prospects through initiated contact with program officers, and internal campus partners.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Review, edit and submit stewardship and grant reports. Keep track of foundation application deadlines and required grant report deadlines.

Document all prospect contacts and interactions in the development database.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Communicate with Corporate and Foundation Relations team regularly on assigned college liaisons priorities, funding needs and strategy.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Attend development staff meetings as required. Participate in university events and programs, as well as continuing education as needed.

Percentage of time 5 Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this vacant position?
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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents