Inside Higher Ed · 20 hours ago
Associate Regional Director of Development
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveInside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate Regional Director of Development for the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. This role is responsible for providing leadership in private philanthropy efforts, maintaining a portfolio of major gift prospects, and engaging in extensive outreach to secure donations.
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Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, and implements strategies to identify leadership annual giving (LAG) ($25,000+) & major gift prospects ($50,000+) through prospecting
Conducts extensive outreach via email and phone calls to secure in-person meetings with prospects and donors to qualify them as a major gift and/or LAG donor
Interactions recorded in database
Face-to-face meetings (minimum of 144 meetings per year)
Qualification of LAG and major gift prospects
LAG and Major gift solicitations
Collaborations with DAR colleagues
Development of prospect portfolio
Hosting donors and prospects for CVM tours, events, conferences and other functions
Development and management of internal relationships with key faculty and staff to further development efforts with donors and prospects
Other tasks and responsibilities within the purpose and scope major gift fundraising
Performs all work requirements according to UGA, UGA Foundation, and CVM policies and procedures
Support CVM Development and Alumni Relations team through furthering annual giving efforts, executing engagement initiatives and events, and fulfilling donor relations best practices with CVM donors
The normal work day is 8:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. However, this role may require some travel, night, and weekend duties in fulfillment of the responsibilities of the position. Additional duties will be required on Alumni Weekend, Dean’s Tailgate, and at other special events which frequently fall on nights and/or weekends
Attend meetings and events as appropriate: including periodic Development & Alumni Relations meetings and representing College of Veterinary Medicine as needed at external events
Supports the rest of the CVM Development & Alumni Relations team through furthering annual giving efforts, executing engagement initiatives, and fulfilling donor relations best practices
Participate in planning exercises, professional development events, team meetings, retreats, and other activities that build team culture and capabilities
Other duties as assigned in line with this job description
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Experience in successful fundraising solicitations
Demonstrated experience in developing and successfully implementing fundraising plans for major initiatives
Strong self-initiative
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Professionalism
Emotional intelligence
Well-developed listening skills
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Willingness to be a part of the larger development efforts of the University of Georgia
Ability to travel in and out of state
Flexibility to work some nights and weekends
Word processing skills
Database management skills
Email skills
Benefits
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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