- Knowledge of fundraising or marketing/sales.
- Highly developed organizational skills and working on multiple projects under deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, donors and potential donors, and the general public.
- Ability to develop and maintain professional skills by participating in continuing education and professional development activities such as conferences, workshops, and committee work; by conducting research or writing for publication; or by engaging in other creative and learning activities.
- Sit at desk for extended periods of time.
- Lift up to 20 lbs.
- Driving as needed to perform job duties.
- Coordinate the Georgia 4-H Foundation's annual fund campaign(s).
- Cultivate and corporate individual and foundation gifts in support of the Foundation's fund raising priorities.
- Establish a corporate and individual portfolio of gifts varying in size from $2,500-$25,000 each.
- Contribute to the mission of the Foundation by actively participating in the development and evaluation of departmental goals, initiatives, and special events, serving on appropriate committees, and maintaining awareness of changes in the organization and the university community.
- Maintain flexibility and awareness of changes and needs in the office and organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Coordinate, implement, and manage:
- Annual Fund appeals
- Project Sponsors donor requests and renewal
- Special Events donor requests and renewal
- Scholarship donor requests and renewal
- Annual needs list of unfunded projects, events, and scholarships
- Special Annual Fund appeals/reminders as prioritized by the Foundation to support the 4-H program
- Communication for all annual fund campaigns, including but not limited to, letters, gift receipts and acknowledgements
- Correspondence/acknowledgements and solicitation to UGA payroll deduction participants
- Conduct 5 personal (face to face) and 15-20 impersonal (telephone, letter, etc.) visits per month with annual fund donors
- Coordinate and implement special events including both fundraising and stewardship events for the Georgia 4-H Foundation in cooperation with the Board of Trustees, appropriate committees, Executive Director and Foundation Staff.
- In collaboration with Georgia 4-H Foundation Trustees, committees/sub-committees, and Foundation Executive Director and Staff, coordinate and assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of:
- Events for 4-H alumni and friends
- Donor receptions
- Regional alumni programs
- State 4-H Congress donor tours
- Keep records on and stewards all prospects through visits, phone calls or other contacts by compiling reports, writing follow-up letters of prospect visits, etc.
- Coordinate the procurement and distribution of promotional items and donor gifts to annual fund donors.
- Assist in stewardship reports to donors.
- Coordinate acknowledgement letters/phone calls from staff, board, and other relevant partners.
- Keep the Executive Director, State 4-H Leader, and other Foundation staff informed of status of the annual fund program efforts by communicating all potential donors, new projects, development efforts, and other pertinent information.
- Report goals, progress, and achievements quarterly to Executive Director.
- Attend Foundation Board Meetings, reporting on annual fund progress.
- Assist Executive Director and Director of Development in identifying major gift prospects by analyzing donor roll of annual fund donors.
- Provide, as needed, articles, photos, information needed for newsletter (Cornerstone) and the annual report (Cloverleaf).
- Submit processes in 4-H Foundation (Raiser's Edge) and University of Georgia (GAIL) database(s) for gift reports and acknowledgement.
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
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Georgia 4-H Foundation Development Officer-Athens - University of Georgia
Description
Position InformationClassification 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 Position Summary
The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director of the Georgia 4-H Foundation.
This employee will implement identified priorities and funding needs for the George 4-H Foundation in coordination with the State 4-H program.
This highly responsible professional position has accountability for the implementation of the Georgia 4-H Foundation annual fund campaigns, special events as well as establishment of a portfolio of donors.
Work is performed independently on the basis of a general assignment of the responsibilities and follows through the full continuity of the job to the final results.
Frequent work on evenings and weekends is expected. A valid driver's license and access to a reliable private vehicle for official travel duty.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
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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.
