Major Gift Officer, Parent Giving

About the role

The Major Gifts Officer for Parent Giving is based in the Office of Parent Giving within the Development & Alumni Relations Division. Reporting to the Director of Parent Giving, this position raises major gifts from current parents to support the University of Georgia. Key responsibilities include cultivating and soliciting private gifts, working collaboratively with academic units and development officers, and participating in various events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of parent prospects to raise major gifts to benefit the University of Georgia.
• Targeted visits with prospects and donors are to be identified and accomplished each calendar month, primarily in Atlanta and the state of Georgia, with some exceptions.
• Prepare timely, accurate, relevant, clear, concise, and compelling proposals to secure major gifts in support of UGA's strategic plan and priorities.
• Work collaboratively with academic units and development officers across campus to partner on parent major gifts to benefit the university and its many areas.
• Affiliate in planning and executing summer Parent Leadership Council (PLC) information sessions and gatherings in targeted territories.
• Perform additional duties as assigned on alumni weekend, football Saturdays, and other special events which frequently fall on nights and weekends.
• Attend monthly Parent Giving prospect strategy staff meetings, University Development staff meetings, and selected University Development & Alumni Relations division trainings.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Preferred qualifications include university or non-profit experience, at least 5 years of professional experience related to sales, marketing, development, business administration, higher education, project management, or relationship management, and major gift fundraising in Higher Education ($50k and higher).

Qualifications

• Self-starter and highly motivated.
• Collaborative style combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.
• 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.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities.
• Skilled using Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Creative thinker with ability to receive constructive feedback on ideas.
• Ability to respond to donors' needs and concerns in a kind and professional way.

Skills

• Ability to cultivate and solicit private gifts from high-level prospects.
• 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.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects.
• Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities.
• Skilled using Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Creative thinker with ability to receive constructive feedback on ideas.
• Ability to respond to donors' needs and concerns in a kind and professional way.

Benefits

Commensurate qualifications and experience.

Pay

$68,000+

Schedule

8:00am–5:00pm; Willing and able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.