Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS03466PWorking TitleAnnual Giving OfficerDepartmentTerry College Development & Alumni RelationsAbout 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/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitePosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRSEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule Information

8-5 Monday through Friday. Occasional events after hours.

Advertised Salary$45,000 or Commensurate with ExperiencePosting Date07/02/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date07/22/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens 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 TitleAlumni Affairs Paraprofessional/ProfessionalPay GradeFLSAJob FamilyStudent Counseling-Child DevFTE1.00Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred QualificationsPosition Summary

Serves as national/regional Annual Fund Coordinator. Coordinates annual giving efforts focused on securing private giving for the Terry College Excellence Fund as well as specific Terry College departments through class gift efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and diplomacy/tact skills.

Physical Demands

Working in a normal office environment.
Some light lifting during event set up.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?YesDoes this position require a P-Card? NoIs having a P-Card an essential function of this position? NoDoes this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?NoDoes this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, or patient records)?NoCredit 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

Develop and maintain a personal portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects
-Focus on individuals who have given or who have potential to give at least $1,500 annually, traveling as appropriate to cultivate, steward, and personally solicit new or increased leadership annual gifts, focusing on high-end, multi-year pledges

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Duties/Responsibilities

Coordination of Class Giving Efforts
-Work with select departments (MAcc, MBA, ILA) on creation and execution of class gift campaigns
-Expand class giving efforts to include such programs as MMR and MBUS
-Attend and lead campaign events; Create, collect and maintain lists of class participation
-Work with central UGA office to ensure proper pledge/gift entry
-Work with departments on annual pledge reminder system for all prior year pledges
-Report in terms of dollars and donors, as well as measuring the success of various annual giving strategies

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Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinate Undergraduate Student Giving Initiatives
-Work with Development Committee from Terry Ambassadors and UGA Alumni Association’s Student Alumni Council to formulate annual plan for student giving
-Coordinate event calendar (Terry Kickoff, New Student Welcome/Orientation, Terry Talks, etc) so that students are kept abreast of philanthropic initiatives at Terry
-Hold Senior Signature tabling events throughout Fall & Spring Semester to raise awareness of program and increase student giving numbers
-Make presentations in selected classes about philanthropy and student participation

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Duties/Responsibilities

Coordination of UGA/Terry College Faculty & Staff Campaign
-Work with UGA’s central development office on timing and execution of campaign
-Solicit volunteers from Terry College of Business to serve as signatories
-Work with Terry’s Director of Donor Relations on post campaign stewardship gifts & delivery
-Create communications calendar to send out to faculty & staff about ways private philanthropy benefit each department

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Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to the Young Alumni Board and Alumni Board Undergraduate Support Committees
-Coordinate with volunteers to enhance student giving and show impact of these gifts
-Secure matching gifts for Ambassador class gift

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Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with TCOB Annual Giving Marketing Efforts
-Work with Senior Director and Director on Direct Mail pieces, website, email solicitations, and other annual-giving directed activities to build support for the Terry Excellence Fund

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents