Assistant Director of Development- Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, O
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Assistant Director of Development — Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Development serves as a frontline fundraiser for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and is responsible for raising financial support for college-wide priorities as well as priorities across departments and programs within the College. Through frequent travel and in-person meetings, the Assistant Director will qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual prospects and donors in support of Franklin College, with a focus on securing gifts in the $1,500–$50,000 range. This role also identifies and refers major gift prospects capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more, collaborates with Franklin development leadership, and helps plan and execute philanthropic strategies for the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Office of Academic Innovation, the Georgia Museum of Natural History, and other assigned areas or geographic territories.
Key Responsibilities
Meet with prospective donors, alumni, and friends of Franklin College to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects.
Achieve annual fundraising and performance goals set in collaboration with the Director of Development – Strategic Initiatives.
Record all meetings, interactions, and plans in the GAIL database; complete reports and track fundraising performance.
Prepare and follow up on each visit, including necessary documentation.
Create collaborative partnerships with development colleagues and academic partners to build effective fundraising strategies.
Attend division and development staff meetings and scheduled individual strategy meetings.
Pursue continuous learning and growth through professional development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects, data collection, event staffing, and stewardship of unassigned prospects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
Innovative self‑starter who learns quickly and adapts to change.
Emotionally intelligent with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated and coachable, aiming to grow professionally.
Results‑driven, comfortable setting and achieving challenging goals.
Active collaborator in a team‑based environment.
Trustworthy, operating with integrity, honesty, and respect.
Comfortable working with database management software and maintaining sensitive information.
Knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and email.
Additional Division Expectations
Practice fair, compassionate, and respectful communication with staff, supervisors, and colleagues.
Adhere to CASE standards and fundraising reporting best practices.
Physical Demands
Work in a standard office environment.
Sit and use a computer workstation for extended periods.
Use electronic mail, telephone, face‑to‑face discussions, and paper correspondence.
Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening.
Organize priorities, recall details, and multi‑task.
Lift or move up to 50 pounds and perform walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact Name: Meredith Metcalf Email: mmetcalf@uga.edu Phone:
(Note: phone number omitted for brevity)
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Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Development serves as a frontline fundraiser for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and is responsible for raising financial support for college-wide priorities as well as priorities across departments and programs within the College. Through frequent travel and in-person meetings, the Assistant Director will qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual prospects and donors in support of Franklin College, with a focus on securing gifts in the $1,500–$50,000 range. This role also identifies and refers major gift prospects capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more, collaborates with Franklin development leadership, and helps plan and execute philanthropic strategies for the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the Office of Academic Innovation, the Georgia Museum of Natural History, and other assigned areas or geographic territories.
Key Responsibilities
Meet with prospective donors, alumni, and friends of Franklin College to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects.
Achieve annual fundraising and performance goals set in collaboration with the Director of Development – Strategic Initiatives.
Record all meetings, interactions, and plans in the GAIL database; complete reports and track fundraising performance.
Prepare and follow up on each visit, including necessary documentation.
Create collaborative partnerships with development colleagues and academic partners to build effective fundraising strategies.
Attend division and development staff meetings and scheduled individual strategy meetings.
Pursue continuous learning and growth through professional development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned, including special projects, data collection, event staffing, and stewardship of unassigned prospects.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
Innovative self‑starter who learns quickly and adapts to change.
Emotionally intelligent with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Highly motivated and coachable, aiming to grow professionally.
Results‑driven, comfortable setting and achieving challenging goals.
Active collaborator in a team‑based environment.
Trustworthy, operating with integrity, honesty, and respect.
Comfortable working with database management software and maintaining sensitive information.
Knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and email.
Additional Division Expectations
Practice fair, compassionate, and respectful communication with staff, supervisors, and colleagues.
Adhere to CASE standards and fundraising reporting best practices.
Physical Demands
Work in a standard office environment.
Sit and use a computer workstation for extended periods.
Use electronic mail, telephone, face‑to‑face discussions, and paper correspondence.
Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening.
Organize priorities, recall details, and multi‑task.
Lift or move up to 50 pounds and perform walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and climbing.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact Name: Meredith Metcalf Email: mmetcalf@uga.edu Phone:
(Note: phone number omitted for brevity)
#J-18808-Ljbffr