Assistant Director of Foundation Relations

Assistant Director of Foundation Relations

About the role

The Assistant Director of Foundation Relations is integral to the University of Georgia's efforts to identify and cultivate private support across all schools, colleges, and units on campus.

Position summary

This position reports to the Senior Director of Foundation Relations. The Assistant Director of Foundation Relations is responsible for the development of relationships with private foundations, identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundation donors. They also work collaboratively with UGA faculty, staff, and development colleagues to write, edit, review, and prepare proposals or grant applications for final submission to private grantmakers.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies

- Self-starter and highly motivated - Collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment - Ability to establish the trust of colleagues and build strong relationships - Excellent writing skills with extreme attention to detail and confident, strong verbal communication - Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible - Team-oriented strategist able to effectively manage complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies - Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects - Analytical, with adherence to self-guided goals and deadlines - Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities - Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to university business and confidential donor and prospect information

Physical demands

- Sit and work in a standard office environment or vehicle for extended periods of time - Hold a valid driver’s license - Drive as needed to perform job duties - Travel in and out of state as necessary - Work evenings and weekends as necessary - Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence - Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening - Organize and establish priorities; remember detail; multi-task - Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds - Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

Additional division expectations

Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment. Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Classification title

Corp & Foundation Rel Pro I

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

Professional work experience in grant writing or similar solicitations to grant-making organizations. Professional work experience at a university or other higher education setting. Ability to develop meaningful relationships with foundation and key university personnel.

Special instructions to applicants

This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Posting details

- This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. - We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Duties/responsibilities

- Foundation Prospect Identification and Relationship Management: Actively manage and work to engage 25-35 foundation prospects, with a focus on those likely to yield gifts from $25k to $100k. Identify and/or monitor funding opportunities from foundations/private grantmakers. Identify and research new foundation prospects; map out strategy for an approach, including possibilities for leveraging existing relationships. Reach out to foundations/private grantmakers to share information about university initiatives and gather information about funding opportunities; cultivate relationships with relevant personnel. Cultivate internal knowledge and relationships. Proactively work to learn about faculty research and programs or initiatives in the various schools/colleges/units. Stay apprised of institutional priorities and look for alignment with the priorities of current or potential foundation partners. Share funding opportunities with faculty and development colleagues. Counsel and guide faculty, administrators, and unit development directors regarding the funding potential for projects and programs in need of private support. - Proposal Development and Grant Submission: Seek funding for university priorities by managing or supporting the development of proposals/grant applications, including the planning, writing, revision, and submission. Collaborate with faculty, university leaders and administrators, development staff, and/or UGA’s Research professionals in the development of proposals/grant applications. This often includes developing project budgets and working with various business offices across campus. Serve as liaison between internal stakeholders (applicants) and grantmakers throughout submission process. Manage submission processes that can be complex and often involve multiple stakeholders (internal and external). Ensure submissions meet specific requirements of each funder and are submitted on deadline. - Award Management and Stewardship: Collaborate with appropriate personnel at the UGA Foundation to navigate processes and policies for receiving funds; manage interactions between internal stakeholders, UGA Foundation, and funder. Work with campus partners to ensure that required reports on the use of funds are accurate and on time. Work with campus partners to identify stewardship opportunities and communicate the impact of funding from private grantmakers. Serve as primary liaison to the Industry and Foundation Partnerships team on matters related to award management and stewardship.