Development Officer

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.
Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S11942P

Working Title

Development Officer

Department

DAR-Regional Programs

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 3,000 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.

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 Regional Programs

The Regional Program team builds and maintains relationships with alumni and friends to raise leadership and major gifts for the University of Georgia. The Regional Directors build a culture of philanthropy in regions across the country while strengthening affinity for

UGA . Through frequent travel to assigned cities, this team provides strategic direction and leadership for alumni and friends as they make philanthropic and volunteer decisions.

College/Unit/Department website

www.dar.uga.edu and https://give.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; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary

$57,000

Posting Date

04/15/2024

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

06/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.
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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of professional experience related to fundraising, nonprofit management, higher education, sales, marketing, development, business administration, project management, or relationship management. Graduate-level degree may be substituted for experience.
Knowledge of the University of Georgia is desired.
Position Summary

The Development Officer serves as a frontline fundraiser for the University of Georgia central development office and is responsible for raising financial support for university-wide priorities as well as priorities for each of the 17 schools, colleges, and units within the university. Through frequent travel to assigned geographic areas, the Development Officer will conduct in-person meetings to qualify, cultivate and solicit individual prospects with a focus on securing annual leadership level gifts of $1,500-$10,000 while also qualifying major gift prospects for future cultivation in collaboration with major gift officers. The position reports to the Associate Senior Regional Director of Development and collaborates with the Development and Alumni Relations division ( DAR ) and other University departments on prospect strategy and special initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Innovative self-starter who displays an ability to learn quickly and easily adapts to changing situations
Emotionally intelligent individual with excellent written and oral communication skills who can work effectively with various stakeholders
Highly motivated professional who is coachable and desires to learn and grow in this position
Results-driven performer who is comfortable setting and achieving challenging goals
Active collaborator who enjoys working with people and desires to work in a team-based environment
Trustworthy teammate who operates with the highest level of integrity, honesty, and respect
Comfortable working with database management software and maintaining sensitive information
Knowledgeable of Word, Excel, and email
Additional Division Expectations:

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

Travel (by car, air, train, or bus) domestically as needed.
Work weekends, evenings, and other non-traditional schedules, as necessary.
Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time.
Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence.
Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening.
Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task.
Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of boxes, materials and/or equipment, as necessary.
Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb, drive.
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?

No

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)

Yes

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

.

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

.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled face-to-face meetings with prospective donors, alumni, and

UGA

constituents in assigned geographic areas. The purpose of the meetings is to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward University-wide prospects and donors. Goals are established and agreed upon annually by the Associate Senior Regional Director and the Development Officer.
Responsible for achieving all annual fundraising and performance goals and for allocating and prioritizing time and resources to achieve the greatest return on investment.
Percentage of time

50

Duties/Responsibilities

Complete managerial processes critical to travel, scheduled meetings, and fundraising performance.

Record all meetings, interactions, and plans in the giving & alumni database ( GAIL ) in a thorough and timely manner.
Regularly complete reports and submit required information needed to track fundraising performance.
Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Create collaborative partnerships with development and alumni colleagues across campus to build effective fundraising strategies and maximize donor potential.

When appropriate, partner with colleagues from the 17 schools, colleges and units to secure gifts benefiting their respective areas.
Attend division and development staff meetings and scheduled individual strategy meetings.
Percentage of time

15

Duties/Responsibilities

Actively participate in opportunities for professional development to gain new skills, take on new challenges, receive professional mentorship, explore the field of Development and Alumni Relations, and expand knowledge about the University and its mission.
Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned to include, but not limited to:

Completing special projects and initiatives.
Collecting and presenting data.
Staffing university-related events.
Cultivating and stewarding prospects not originally assigned.
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.

Recruitment Contact Name

Development & Alumni Relations’ Office of Talent Management

Recruitment Contact Email

[email protected]

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this vacant position?

African American Development Officers (AADO)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Annual Giving Network
CASE
Chronicle of Higher Education
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Current UGA Employee
Diverse Jobs
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
Insight Into Diversity
LinkedIn
Talent Management Newsletter
UGAJobs (UGA's job board)
Other (please provide)

* Do you have 1-3 years of professional experience related to fundraising, nonprofit management, higher education, sales, marketing, development, business administration, project management, or relationship management?

Yes
No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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