Assistant Director of Momentum GivingJob ID: 291573
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
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Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Annual and Digital Engagement, the Assistant Director of Momentum Giving plays a key role in advancing Georgia College & State University's annual giving efforts. This position requires a creative, action-oriented professional who can design and implement innovative strategies to inspire momentum giving among alumni, parents, and friends of the university.
The Assistant Director collaborates with Directors of Development and campus stakeholders to create tailored fundraising initiatives: including crowdfunding, leadership giving, and parent/family giving, that support colleges, units, and programs across campus.
Responsibilities Special Projects - 5* Organize events to recognize, steward, and engage donors, .sponsors, parents, and community partners.
* Support athletics fundraising and other advancement initiatives as assigned
Fundraising - 85* Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive annual giving program to solicit contributions from alumni, parents, and friends of GCSU.
* Lead discovery and solicitation efforts for parent and family giving in partnership with Student Affairs.
* Collaborate with Directors of Development and academic leaders on special projects and emerging funding needs.
* Manage the GCSU crowdfunding platform, ensuring timely and effective campaigns.
* Identify, cultivate, and solicit donors with capacity for leadership annual gifts ($1,500 - $10,000+), with a focus on growing the President's Circle.
* Partner with the stewardship team to ensure appropriate recognition, impact reporting, and ongoing engagement of annual donors.
* Develop and execute strategies for young alumni giving in partnership with Alumni Relations.
* Support and expand student giving initiatives to build a culture of philanthropy on campus.
Public Relations - 10* Provide leadership and support for annual giving and digital engagement campaigns.
* Partner across campus to coordinate donor appeals, including digital, print, and social media strategies.
* Assist in planning and executing campus-wide giving events such as Athletics Day of Giving and the GCSU Alumni Giving Challenge.
Required Qualifications Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Required Experience1-2 Years of experience in higher education or non-profit organizations
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational QualificationsAdvanced degree
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIESAbility to travel
SKILLS* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Communication
* Relationship building
* Problem solving
* Technical skills
* Confidentiality
* Flexibility
* Fundraising and financial planning
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.
Other Information This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check- Credit Report
- Criminal Background Check
- Education Verification
- DMV
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