Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S03399P Working Title Donor Reporting Coordinator Department D.A.R. Donor 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

Division of Development and Alumni Relations:
The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

Office of Donor Relations & Stewardship:
The Office of Donor Relations and Stewardship turns donors into loyal supporters through an effective “Thank You.” We foster deeper relationships by demonstrating appreciation for the impact our donors are making in the lives of our students, faculty, and broader community. Our stewardship plan is critical to fundraising by enriching the experience our donors have with the university and instilling trust. Donors can count on timely acknowledgements, https://www.ugajobsearch.com/hr/actions/34163accurate reporting, appropriate recognition, and meaningful events to remind them that they are an essential part of the UGA family. Our collaborative, university-wide efforts connect donors to our organization proactively and intentionally, securing ongoing support and lifelong engagement.

College/Unit/Department website https://give.uga.edu/ and https://dar.uga.edu/ and https://dar.uga.edu/donor-relations-and-stewardship/# 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

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Advertised Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience Posting Date 06/20/2019 Open until filled No Closing Date 06/29/2019 Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2019 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 Exempt Job Family Administrative 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

•Bachelor’s degree or higher
•A minimum of 2-years professional work experience in development, customer service, public relations, graphic design, creative media or a similar field.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship and is responsible for coordinating stewardship reporting programs such as: annual endowed faculty impact reports, annual trustee impact reports, and comprehensive donor impact books. This position is also responsible for developing email, video, and web-based stewardship for special donor constituencies. In addition, this position assists with internal proposals and presentations that foster collaboration and cross-trains in data analyzation and financial endowment reporting to support the greater mission of stewardship at UGA.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

•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.
•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.
•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 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
•Work evenings and weekends

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

Stewardship reporting programs
Coordinate annual endowed faculty impact reports
•Coordinate communication with Deans, Directors of Development, and faculty across campus to communicate instructions for program
•Collect and edit stewardship messaging from faculty benefitting from endowed chair and professor funds
•Work with DAR Communications on design, proof coordination, and delivery of 200+ individualized reports per year

Development of new annual trustee impact reports processes
•Work in conjunction with the Assistant Director and DAR Communications on creative design and execution of 50+ reports per year
•Work with Secretary to the Board and Assistant Director to create appropriate personalized data and annual messaging

Development of comprehensive donor impact presentation books
•Work with Assistant Director, fundraisers, and senior administration to gather historical data for design and execution of reports

Assist in the production of 3,000+ annual financial endowment report processes

Percentage of time 55 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Data collection and general stewardship communications
Coordinate First-Time Donor and Philanthropy at Work e-mail acknowledgements
•Work with Assistant Director in developing and producing a cohesive design and message for acknowledgements; draft copy and refresh annually

Coordinate Bi-Annual Presidents Club Newsletter
•Work with Assistant Director in determining strategy and messaging for Presidents Club impact reporting
•Research and draft stories when needed

Coordinate Thanksgiving stewardship video and mailing
•Work with the Senior Director, Assistant Directors, and DAR Communications to coordinate messaging and delivery for annual mailing and video

Cross-train as a data analyst for Donor Relations and Stewardship processes

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Internal communications and Team Stewardship materials
•Create presentation drafts and other needed professional development materials for the quarterly Team Stewardship initiative
•Collect benchmark data and update the annual accountability matrix/strategic plan
•Write internal articles for the quarterly Team Stewardship newsletter, “The Stew”
•Assist the Donor Relations web captain by writing blog posts and coordinating web updates that promote the success of Donor Relations and Stewardship

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Special projects and other duties
•Assist with all donor events (Presidents Club Reception, Thank a Donor Day, PAWS Reception, etc.)
•Special projects and other duties periodically assigned

Percentage of time 10 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this position?
   • iPAWS (UGA's job board)
   • LinkedIn
   • Handshake
   • Indeed.com
   • HigherEdJobs
   • From a current UGA employee
   • Other (please provide)
2. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents