Assistant Director of Development – Major Gifts
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Feb 22, 2025
Expired Date: Feb 28, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
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Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S13285P
Working Title
Assistant Director of Development – Major Gifts
Department
Athletics-The GA Bulldog Club
About the University of Georgia
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S13285P
Working Title
Assistant 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 (https://www.uga.edu/) . 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.
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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
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
02/21/2025
Open until filled
No
Closing Date
02/27/2025
Proposed Starting Date
03/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
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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.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Valid driver’s license. Heavy travel within the state, region and nation.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Physical Demands |
Drive a vehicle, sit and stand for long periods of time; lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Close and distance vision and peripheral vision.
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| 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? | Yes |
| 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) | 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.
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| 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.
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Duties/Responsibilities
| 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.
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| Percentage of time | 70 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Providing oversight to critical development functions such as the Scholarship Program, Planned Giving, and other areas within The Georgia Bulldog Club.
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| Percentage of time | 20 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Stewardship of selected top donors to UGA Athletics.
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| Percentage of time | 5 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD – Major Gifts.
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| 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.
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| Recruitment Contact Name | Brad Bell |
| Recruitment Contact Email | bbell@sports.uga.edu |
| Recruitment Contact Phone | |
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