Associate Director of Development

Associate Director of Development

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• Posting Number: S14703P
• Working Title:
  
  Associate Director of Development
• Department:
  Franklin-Deans Dev & Alumni
• Posting Type:
  External Retirement Plan (TRS or ORP)
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Eligible
• Full/Part time:
  Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
  Evening or weekend work may be required
• Advertised Salary:
  Commensurate with experience
• Posting Date: 02/12/2026
• Open until filled:
  Yes
• Closing Date:
  Proposed Starting Date 03/23/2026
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area

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• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.

None listed.

This position is based in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and will act as a major gift officer for the college at‑large. Its purpose is to raise major gifts to support the Franklin College and the University of Georgia. The position will focus on gifts of $50,000 or more and will maintain a robust portfolio of current and prospective donors who can make a meaningful philanthropic investment in the College.

The role will collaborate with all departments and institutes of the college as well as a wide variety of constituents, building meaningful relationships and the ability to close philanthropic gifts. It will work closely with other major and principal gift officers within the College and across the University to advance gift…