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Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S12065P
Working Title
Development and Stewardship Associate
Department
PSO-State Botanic Garden of GA
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to 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 employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information
M-F 8am-5pm; occasional evenings and weekends during special events
Advertised Salary
$42,000 to $55,000
Posting Date
05/09/2024
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date
06/20/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
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 ().
Position Information
Classification Title
Development/Fundraising Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge in Word, Excel; Knowledge of UGA Foundation practices and procedures preferred; knowledge of UGA database GAIL preferred. Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting development efforts at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia of Georgia. Reporting to the Director of Development for the Garden, this individual is in charge of implementing the Garden's overall stewardship plan, securing special event sponsorships, annual giving, and tribute donations. This employee manages social media planning for the development department and collaborates with the Garden's graphic designer, major events manager, communications coordinator and business department to execute the development goals Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills; excellent writing and proofreading skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Lifting up to 30lbs.
- Driving as needed to perform job duties.
- Oversee the timely acknowledgment of gifts to the Garden through personalized correspondence to the various donor segments.
- In conjunction with PSO development office, keeps an ongoing calendar of needed stewardship outreach to all lead donors, such as anniversary of major gifts and impact summaries/reports for programmatic and other initiatives with major and/or lead gift underwriting.
- Manage communication with various Garden constituents (i.e. major/lead donor birthday cards, holidays and special mailings, donors to various projects).
- Provide coordination for Garden presence in campus-wide stewardship activities including Thank a Donor Day, President's Club, Dawg Day of Giving, and other opportunities.
- Assist the Director of Development with coordination of donor prospect visits and other engagement opportunities.
- Assist in sponsorship of events such as WWL, Orchid Madness, and Rhythm & Blooms in partnership with PSO development office and the Garden's staff.
- Assist the Director of Development with tracking, logging, and managing Gardens of the World Ball sponsorships.
- Manage the overall annual giving strategy in conjunction with PSO development office for the Garden to build participation, retention and acquisition of donors.
- Create and maintain tribute opportunities i.e. naming of trees, benches, pavers, Blooming Beds and gifts specific to a particular program (children's garden, horticulture, conservation)
- Demonstrate strategies to upgrade current donors and identify prospects with major gift capacity.
- Update GAIL data on Garden donors and prospects, pulls queries, and enters contact reports as needed.
- Manage all GAIL Garden development donor communications in conjunction with PSO development office.
- Supervise the contracted Friends of the Garden support staff person.
- Serve on SBG Social Media Committee to manage all social media planning for development.
- Supervise the creation, production and mailing of reports to donors.
- Assist Director of Development with accurate and relevant proposals, presentations, and other fundraising materials for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Serve on SBG Newsletter Committee and coordinate development input.
- Process and record charitable gifts to the Garden in GAIL, including acknowledgement letters.
- Attend appropriate Garden staff meetings and PSO development office meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.