Senior Director/ Director of Development - Major Gifts

Posting Details Posting Number: S12997P Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Working Title: Senior Director/ Director of Development - Major Gifts Department: Athletics-The GA Bulldog Club About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. Posting Type: External Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible Full/Part time: Full Time Additional Schedule Information: Hours will vary based on donor visits and events. Ability to work some nights and weekends. Ability to travel. Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience Posting Date: 12/06/2024 Open until filled: Yes Proposed Starting Date: 02/01/2025 Location of Vacancy: Athens Area 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: 2-5 years previous major gift experience preferred. Valid driver's license. Heavy travel within the state, region and nation. Position Summary This position will identify, qualify, solicit, and steward major gift prospects/donors for UGA Athletics' Magill Society. Ensures compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to Development. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies This position utilizes excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Organized, detail-oriented, and a self starter. Knowledge of how to work with a donor through the major gift cycle (current and deferred). Able to input data into a prospect tracking system. Willing to travel and available for weekend/evening work. Ability to manage a portfolio of 250+ major gift donors and prospects as well as a state and national region, with regular travel by car and air. Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations. Duties/Responsibilities Develop and identify new prospective donors while also managing a portfolio of current donors. Travel to meet with donors and prospects in the state of Georgia and around the country. Percentage of time: 70% Providing oversight to critical development functions such as the Scholarship Program, Planned Giving, and other areas within The Georgia Bulldog Club. Percentage of time: 20% Stewardship of selected top donors to UGA Athletics. Percentage of time: 5% Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD - Major Gifts. Percentage of time: 5% #J-18808-Ljbffr

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