What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director/ Director of Development - Major Gifts position at University of Georgia?
Posting Details
Posting Number : S12997P
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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
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