Major Gift Officer, Parent Giving

Position Summary

Based in the Office of Parent Giving, the major gift officer’s purpose is to raise gifts ($25K and higher) from current parents to support the University of Georgia. This position focuses on donors throughout the country and will help the Senior Director institute a strong culture of parent giving and engagement within the University. This major gift officer will work collaboratively with a wide variety of people and have an established record of accomplishment in building meaningful relationships coupled with the ability to inspire others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of professional experience related to sales, marketing, development, business administration, higher education, project management, or relationship management
• University of non-profit fundraising experience preferred
• Major Gift fundraising in higher education ($25K and higher)

Duties / Responsibilities

• (50%) Develop and manage a portfolio of parent prospects to raise major gifts to benefit the University of Georgia. Monthly metrics, in-state and national travel probability of several overnight trips per month.
• (30%) Complete all necessary preparation, contacts, and follow-up for each prospect and donor visit.
• (10%) Work collaboratively with academic units and development officers across campus to partner on parent major gifts to benefit the university and its many areas.
• (5%) Perform additional duties as assigned on alumni weekend, football Saturdays, and other special events which frequently fall on nights and weekends.
• (5%) Attend monthly Parent Giving prospect strategy staff meetings, University Development staff meetings, and selected University Development & Alumni Relations division trainings.

About the Division of Development & Alumni Relations 

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations (https://dar.uga.edu/) 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.

About the University of Georgia 

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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 (https://hr.uga.edu/).