Assistant Director of Development-Strategic Partnerships

About the role

The Assistant Director of Development-Strategic Partnerships is based in the College of Pharmacy and reports to the Senior Director of Development & Alumni Relations. This position is responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects in support of the College's priorities. The position includes individuals, corporations, industry partners, and private foundations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects. An ideal portfolio will comprise a combination of individuals, corporations, industry partners, and private foundations.
• Effectively utilize GAIL to ensure all prospects have a documented and strategic plan in the system.
• Participate in prospect management meetings within the College and with the Office of Development & Alumni Relations.
• Collaborate with units within the College of Pharmacy and across campus to effectively engage prospects.
• Work collaboratively with UGA College of Pharmacy academic departments, faculty, and programs to support and guide them through the philanthropic process.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and relevant proposals, presentations, and other fundraising materials for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects in support of the College of Pharmacy’s priorities.
• Telephone and/or correspondence preparation and follow-up are required.
• Manage a pre-allocated travel budget and plan trips strategically.
• Attend College of Pharmacy events, including but not limited to the White Coat Ceremony, Pinning Ceremony, Commencement Ceremony, and Homecoming Reunion Tailgate.
• Attend College of Pharmacy Development & Alumni Relations team meetings, occasional Saturday home football games, University Development & Alumni Relations meetings, and professional pharmacy meetings as related to engagement of prospects.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated history of success raising philanthropic gifts.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and generate creative solutions to advance the College’s efforts to maintain and strengthen high-quality relationships with donors.
• Proficient computer literacy and demonstrated skill using programs for the preparation and dissemination of communication materials.
• Willingness to interface with donors by phone, virtually, and in person, as well as through written communication.
• Demonstrated written communication skills to prepare and edit effective correspondence, proposals, and creative solicitation materials.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills to make persuasive presentations to individuals and groups.
• Proven interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adequate attention to detail and possess skills and ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and balance multiple concurrent priorities.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment.
• Travel in and out of state.
• Drive as needed to perform job duties.
• Work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening.
• Organize and establish priorities; remember details; multitask.
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

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?

Yes.

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.

Contact Information

• Recruitment Contact: Gordon Thomas
  Email: gordon.thomas@uga.edu