Director of Development - Augusta

Overview

Hemophilia of Georgia – Job Description

Position: Director of Development – Augusta
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Supervisor: Chief Community Engagement Officer
Date: January 27, 2026

Hemophilia of Georgia (HoG) is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit organization that provides programs and support services for people with hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other bleeding disorders. HoG is the only agency of its kind in the state and is dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the bleeding disorder community by providing excellence in comprehensive healthcare, education, advocacy, and the support of research to transform lives.

Commitment to HoG Culture:

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work productively, effectively, and efficiently with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

The Director of Development position will be remote and ideally based in the Savannah or Augusta. Candidate must reside in Savannah or Augusta. The Director of Development will spend 70% of their time overseeing all fundraising events, campaigns, and activities in the market area. The Director of Development’s priority will focus on new business development/stakeholder engagement and increasing the corporate donor portfolio and associated fundraising revenue.

The Director of Development is responsible for supporting the planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating the community development fundraising activities in this assigned market for Hemophilia of Georgia. This role will spend 30% of their time supporting Client Engagement Programs/Activities with the goal to expand patient programs, outreach, and services to patients in the market area.

Hemophilia of Georgia operates an annual summer camp program for children and teens with hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. Camp is typically held in the summer and runs Saturday-Friday, with dates changing each year. Camp is an agency-wide, strategic priority; therefore, all exempt employees must participate. Assignments may include duties at camp, helping campers get to and from camp, and may involve overnight travel.

The Director of Camp & Client Events will provide advance notice to exempt employees of where support is needed. PTO requests during the week of camp are not approved; however, PTO requests for extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Chief Community Engagement Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum five (5) years’ non-profit development experience required.
• Knowledge of special events, coordinating patient educational programs, managing fundraising events, and stakeholder relationships is critical to this role.
• Proven/demonstrated success with execution/leading nonprofit fundraising campaigns, patient programs, special events and initiatives.
• Experience in research, soliciting, and coordination of fundraising activities including but not limited to special events, yearly fundraising campaigns, and special funding initiatives.
• Experience working independently and as a member of a team.
• Experience in goal setting and strategic planning.
• Experience in creation and/or development of special events and/or patient programs, including evaluation and quality improvement of all programs, events/campaigns.
• Ability to work without supervision, use independent judgment, and make appropriate decisions.
• Above-average communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High level of interpersonal skills to manage sensitive situations; position requires poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience and knowledge of Donor Database software applications (e.g., Salesforce, Classy).
• Provide own vehicle; drive and travel as required.
• Ability to stand for multiple hours and lift and carry 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes productive, effective, and efficient collaboration with customers, clients, co-workers, volunteers, and management.
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