Georgia 4-H Foundation - Executive Director

Georgia 4-H Foundation
- Executive Director

The Georgia 4-H Foundation Executive Director serves as both the manager and major fundraising/chief development officer of the Georgia 4-H Foundation. The position works under the direct supervision of the State 4-H Leader and the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees and is responsible for providing strategy, leadership, direction, coordination, and management of all levels of giving for the Foundation, including major ($25K+), principal ($1M+), and capital gifts, annual funds, stewardship, special events, endowments, and estate designations, as well supervise the organization's development and administrative staff.

The Executive Director serves as the liaison between Georgia 4-H and University Development. This position also coordinates management and engagement of a Board of Trustees. To fulfill the unit's mission and implement its programs and initiatives, the Executive Director works closely with the State 4-H Leader, the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees executive committee, and the State 4-H faculty to develop fundraising priorities, create a development plan, implement the plan, and oversee and solicit all giving that supports the plan.

In this role, the employee is responsible for communication, collaboration, and coordination between Georgia 4-H and the University Development office, as well as creating productive partnerships with all otherUGAschool, college, and unit fundraising programs. The Executive Director is a member of the Georgia 4-H State Staff and is expected to attend monthly staff meetings, and the annual State Congress week.

The Executive Director will also participate in any programmatic activity that also includes donor facing opportunities.

The ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of people, establish a track record in building meaningful relationships and the ability to inspire others are critical components of the position. Strong people and time management skills. Enhanced capacity to cultivate and solicit gifts from high-level prospects. Knowledge of IRS rules and regulations regarding charitable gifts and nonprofit organizations. Self-starter and highly motivated;

extremely organized. Experienced manager of fund development, business, and administrative staff/personnel. Adept at navigating complex environments and evolving priorities. Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Ability to work/communicate successfully with multiple areas of leadership, including 4-H faculty in the State 4-H Office, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees, and colleagues in theUGADevelopment Office.

Extended workdays of more than eight hours, frequent night and weekend work including travel within the state of Georgia. Annually several out of state trips may be necessary for conferences and to visit potential donors. Driving to perform job related duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes. Is this a Position of Trust? Yes. Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes. Does this position require a P-Card? No. Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No. Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes. Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) - Yes. Credit and P-Card policy
- Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit theUGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy
- Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit theUGA Background Check website.

Collaborate with the State 4-H Leader and Board of Trustee's Executive committee to design and implement fundraising strategies to meet the Georgia 4-H's annual and long-term needs. Manage a portfolio of major giving prospects for focusing on soliciting major gifts, presenting proposals, making an annually established goal of face-to-face visits with donors and prospects monthly. The purpose of the meetings is to cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors for current and deferred gifts.

This requires 2-3 days out of the office each…