Assistant Director of Foundation Relations

Overview

Posting Number: S15212P

Working Title: Assistant Director of Foundation Relations

Department: DAR-Foundation Relations

Posting Type: External

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Proposed Starting Date: 08/01/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: $60,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience

Full/Part time: Full Time

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine.

Division of Development and Alumni Relations The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the university by generating private financial support, building and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

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• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

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USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

• Professional work experience in grant writing or similar solicitations to grant-making organizations.
• Professional work experience at a university or other higher education setting.
• Ability to develop meaningful relationships with foundation and key university personnel.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Foundation Relations. The Assistant Director of Foundation Relations is integral to the University of Georgia’s efforts to identify and cultivate private support across all schools, colleges, and units on campus. The Assistant Director of Foundation Relations is responsible for the development of relationships with private foundations. They identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward foundation donors.

In addition, this person works collaboratively with UGA faculty, staff, and development colleagues to write, edit, review, and prepare proposals or grant applications for final submission to private grantmakers. This role is distinct from those focused on securing funds from individuals or government grantmaking agencies. The Assistant Director also develops and maintains relationships with foundation representatives through an assigned portfolio of centrally managed foundation donors and prospects.

Foundation Prospect Identification and Relationship Management

• Actively manage and work to engage 25-35 foundation prospects, with a focus on those likely to yield gifts from $25k to $100k.
• Identify and/or monitor funding opportunities from…