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LocationAugusta University Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904College/Department Information
Our mission is to generate greater engagement and philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and the community at large for the teaching, scholarship, research, clinical, and service missions of Augusta University. Our goal is to be an enabling force in our organization by helping the university, our donors, partners, and friends to discover what's next.
Job Summary
Personally identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic gifts of $25,000 or more for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, with special emphasis on major gifts of $100,000 or more, by strategically managing a portfolio of approximately 125 confirmed major gifts prospects.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Personally identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic gifts of $25,000 or more for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, with special emphasis on major gifts of $100,000 or more, by strategically managing a portfolio of approximately 125 confirmed major gifts prospects. Performance is evaluated annually based upon predetermined and weighted performance of the responsibilities of the employee:
- Scheduling of and participation in face-to-face meetings with major gift prospective donors, and/or donors
- Identification and qualification of new major gift prospects
- Number of major gift proposals presented
- Number of major gifts solicitations closed
- Total dollars raised
Specific targets and weighting for all categories are based upon the breadth and maturity of the Director of Philanthropy major gifts prospect portfolio on an annual basis.
Works closely with the Georgia Cancer Center Director, department chairs and faculty to develop and communicate the philanthropic cases for support for the priorities of the Georgia Cancer Center. Utilize the expertise and professional relationships of the Director, department chairs and faculty to identify and cultivate major gift prospects and craft major gift proposals to alumni, grateful patients, friends, corporations and foundations.
Appropriate and timely documentation of all donor interactions and donor relationship activities within the database of record.
Works collaboratively with other Augusta University philanthropy professionals in the successful planning and execution of multiple college and university-wide alumni and donor engagement, stewardship and fundraising events.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of experience/training in fundraising, sales, marketing or similar. Professional or volunteer exposure to fundraising in a non-profit organization.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with three or more years of major gift fundraising experience in higher education or non-profit organization, specifically experience in personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding private philanthropic gifts. Demonstrative success closing multiple gifts of $10,000 or more.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
A high energy level, integrity and sincerity.
Ability to multi-task, think creatively and handle a heavy workload.
Requires adaptability, good judgement and initiative.
Ability to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds, including healthcare professionals, community leaders, as well as patients, families, volunteers and employees.
Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends and conduct multi-day business trips.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of standard event management tasks and resources.
SKILLS
Experience with databases (especially Raiser's Edge) and internet searches.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal/written communications skills, attention to detail and analytical abilities.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: B14
Salary: $75,300/annually - $96,000/annuallySalary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the positionRecruitment Period: 5/21/25 - Until FilledAugusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To ApplyConsider applying with us today!https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the universitySelect University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employeeIf you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=285675&PostingSeq=1
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