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Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship

University of Georgia

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United States, Georgia, Athens

Sep 11, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14115P
Working Title	Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship
Department	Law School-Advancement
About the University of Georgia	Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, 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 our newly formed School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Occasional evenings and weekends for special events
Advertised Salary	$50,000- $58,000, commensurate with experience
Posting Date	09/10/2025
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	11/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Position Information

Classification Title	Donor Relations Pro I
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in a law school, law firm, and/or legal, judicial, or corporate job Experience working with non-profit, alumni relations, stewardship, events, and/or fundraising Knowledge and experience using Blackbaud CRM system
Position Summary	Reporting to the Senior Director of Law School Advancement, the Assistant Director of Stewardship & Donor Relations will connect donors with the impact of their investment, as well as inspire them to continue and grow their support for the University of Georgia School of Law.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Outstanding writer and excellent proofreader. Self-starter. Willing to work collaboratively. Respond to constituents in a professional manner. Detail-oriented with a drive to effectively manage a project from start to finish. Skilled using Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of GAIL a plus. Work evenings and weekends for development events.
Physical Demands	Limited travel. Standard office environment. Lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
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?	No
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?	No
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 the UGA 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 the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Giving Connections and Relationships

Design and implement meaningful ways to connect donors with the impact of their investment. This includes but is not limited to the annual student scholarship packet project, facilitation of donor and student connections, endowment reporting, and stewardship receptions.
Coordinate personalized experiences on and off campus for key constituents to strengthen relationships (e.g., alumni, faculty, staff, students, families, friends, mentors, businesses, organizations, and foundations).
Coordinate the law school's involvement in university-wide donor stewardship opportunities. Serve as a law school stewardship representative to the broader university when needed. These opportunities include but are not limited to the following: UGA Signature Lecture Series, Blue Key Awards, 40 under 40, UGA Alumni Awards, Dawg Day of Gratitude, President's Club and Athletic events.
Identify and implement event details to include: registration tracking, space reservations, lodging, accommodations, catering, guest list, attendance tracking, schedule planning, travel considerations, communications strategy, budget, staffing requirements, parking, and security.
Collaborate with the annual giving team in growing support for the Law School Fund and corpus and spendable side of other funds to achieve annual fundraising and performance goals (e.g., meetings, emails, mailings, calls, events, solicitations, and other interactions).
Support major school ceremonies and events organized by the advancement office and other departments/offices.
Refer prospects to the Senior Director of Development for potential next steps throughout the School of Law and the University.

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Giving Acknowledgements

Oversee all aspects of the law school's gift acknowledgment program. This includes crafting thank you letter text for all annual gifts, special gifts and pledge payment gifts; as well as other letters of thanks as needed - often requiring highly personalized letters.
With the assistance of the student workers and others, manage the timely acknowledgment process in the law school's database, GAIL, while ensuring the donor's accurate name format and appropriate address is used.
Develop personalized thank-you notes, congratulatory messages, and other outreach efforts to build and sustain alumni relationships.
Confirm, update, and maintain the current fiscal year donor list and Annual Report on the law
school's website.
Ensure all constituent interactions, activities, contact info, relationships, and registrations are documented in the GAIL database for strategic follow-up.

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Giving Societies and Donor Engagement

Manage the law school's various donor stewardship societies - Leadership Circle, Verner F. Chaffin Society, Firm & Corporation Challenge and Cumulative Giving. Programming for these groups includes regular donor recognition activities and events.
Oversee other donor engagement efforts in collaboration with advancement staff and the office of the Dean. Responsibilities include preparing the Dean's donor birthday cards, hosting VIP guests for orientation, in-class presentations or conferences, special Advocate recognition, and connecting donors with the law school's Career Development Office.
Track and analyze data to measure effectiveness and refine strategies, ensuring a continuous pipeline of alumni moving toward greater involvement and support.

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