Annual Giving & Alumni Development Specialist
State of Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia, us, 30112
Job Summary
The Annual Giving & Alumni Development Specialist is responsible for planning, implementation, and reporting on all programs related to annual giving and alumni development for the West Georgia Technical College Foundation under the supervision of the Accountant, Foundation Finances and Scholarships.
Major Duties
Coordinate with the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and the Accountant, Foundation Finances and Scholarships to: • Develop and execute an annual employee giving campaign. • Create alumni programming in service to fundraising goals. • Oversee the alumni recognition program, including the selection of honorees, the presentation event, and ongoing development and stewardship of honorees. 75% • Work with and assist the College Events Manager to create and implement various events for donors and alumni, fundraising initiatives, and marketing efforts. 10% • Provide administrative support to the advancement department: coordination of location, catering, and packet preparation for Board of Trustees meetings; assist with Project Care applications; enter travel for the department; management of donor management software. 10% • Perform other duties as assigned. 5%
Competencies
Organizational skills
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
Oral and written communication skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of non-profit practices
Prior experience in fundraising or development work
A demonstrated record of success in a related field
General knowledge of the college and its programs
Ethical practices and a high level of discretion with confidential matters
Exceptional customer service to internal/external customers
Detail oriented and excellent multi-tasking abilities
Must be a team player and work well with others
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree *and* Three (3) years of work-related experience
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position (40 hours), mainly located at Adamson Square. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Thursday 8 am to 5:30 pm and Friday 8 am to 12 pm. This position occasionally requires some evening and weekend work.
Travel
Travel within and outside of the College service area and to other campus locations is required, as needed. This person will be required to complete mandatory training to operate a WGTC fleet vehicle.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Associate's degree *and* Three (3) years of related work experienceNote: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
The Annual Giving & Alumni Development Specialist is responsible for planning, implementation, and reporting on all programs related to annual giving and alumni development for the West Georgia Technical College Foundation under the supervision of the Accountant, Foundation Finances and Scholarships.
Major Duties
Coordinate with the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and the Accountant, Foundation Finances and Scholarships to: • Develop and execute an annual employee giving campaign. • Create alumni programming in service to fundraising goals. • Oversee the alumni recognition program, including the selection of honorees, the presentation event, and ongoing development and stewardship of honorees. 75% • Work with and assist the College Events Manager to create and implement various events for donors and alumni, fundraising initiatives, and marketing efforts. 10% • Provide administrative support to the advancement department: coordination of location, catering, and packet preparation for Board of Trustees meetings; assist with Project Care applications; enter travel for the department; management of donor management software. 10% • Perform other duties as assigned. 5%
Competencies
Organizational skills
Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
Oral and written communication skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of non-profit practices
Prior experience in fundraising or development work
A demonstrated record of success in a related field
General knowledge of the college and its programs
Ethical practices and a high level of discretion with confidential matters
Exceptional customer service to internal/external customers
Detail oriented and excellent multi-tasking abilities
Must be a team player and work well with others
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree *and* Three (3) years of work-related experience
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and technologies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position (40 hours), mainly located at Adamson Square. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Thursday 8 am to 5:30 pm and Friday 8 am to 12 pm. This position occasionally requires some evening and weekend work.
Travel
Travel within and outside of the College service area and to other campus locations is required, as needed. This person will be required to complete mandatory training to operate a WGTC fleet vehicle.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Associate's degree *and* Three (3) years of related work experienceNote: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.