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State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Senior Director/ Director of Development – Major Gifts

State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604


Posting Details

Posting Number:

S12997P 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. 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: 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: 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. 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. 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% Contact Information: Recruitment Contact: Name:

Brad Bell Email:

bbell@sports.uga.edu Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter

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