Director of Philanthropy, Medical College of Georgia

Director of Philanthropy, Medical College of Georgia

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Personally identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more to Augusta University, its academic units, centers and institutes, with special emphasis on major gifts of $250,000 or more for the Medical College of Georgia, by strategically managing a portfolio of approximately 75 confirmed major gifts prospects.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more to Augusta University, its academic units, centers and institutes, with special emphasis on major gifts of $250,000 or more for Augusta University, by strategically managing a portfolio of approximately 75 confirmed major gifts prospects. Special or exclusive focus of the role may be given to a particular area of the university as directed by the employee's manager.

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

Specific targets and weighting for all categories are based upon the breadth and maturity of the Associate Director of Philanthropy major gifts prospect portfolio on an annual basis.

Works closely with the deans, department chairs, and faculty to develop and communicate the philanthropic cases for support for the college and its academic units, centers and/or institutes. Utilizes the expertise and professional relationships of the deans, department chairs and faculty to identify and cultivate major gifts prospects and craft major gift proposals to alumni, 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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three years of experience in higher education or non-profit organization. Specifically, experience in personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding private…