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About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech’s Mission and Values
Georgia Tech’s mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

JOB SUMMARY

Front-line development officer responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of a coordinated program of fundraising activities, leveraging the counsel and support of a seasoned development director serving as team leader and supervisor. Uses professional relationship building skills to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift donors and prospective donors capable of making gifts of $25,000 or more. Support special events to involve and cultivate major gift donors and prospects. Identifies stewardship opportunities for major gift donors. Collaborates with deans, school chairs, and faculty, and coordinates with other development and alumni relations staff. This role provides an opportunity to broaden knowledge of fundraising approaches. This position is expected to contribute to team results while building long term, meaningful donor relationships. Typically solicits gifts in the range of $25,000 to $250,000 and is accountable for raising up to $750,000 per year. Manages a prospect pool of up to 200 prospects.
Will interact on a regular basis with: Alumni, Parents, Corporate and Foundation Representatives, Staff, and Volunteers.
Typically will advise and counsel: Unit Leadership, Deans, Development Officers, and Faculty.
Will supervise: N/A

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and/or relevant experience in sales and marketing, or other related fields.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Two plus years of proven development experience and results in soliciting and closing annual gifts and/or major gifts, and/or experience in a Development Services role in a higher education setting and a campaign environment.

ABILITIES

Use of office related computer applications is required. Travel is an essential part of the position as is participation in evening and weekend activities. Focus primarily on securing major gifts and grants from alumni, other individuals, corporations, and foundations.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of fundraising approaches and the strong interpersonal skills, ethical standards, and good judgement.

SKILLS

Excellent skills in building long-term relationships, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills. Requires skills in prioritizing, negotiating, strategic planning, project management, program administration and organization.

Job Duty 1 - Assist with the design and/or implementation of comprehensive fundraising plans for assigned college, school, program, region, or constituency.
Job Duty 2 - Use professional relationship building skills to develop and implement plans and strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors and prospective donors. Close major gifts and commitments, both personally and in coordination with supervisor, with a typical gift range of $25,000 to $250,000, and an average annual fundraising accountability up to $750,000.
Job Duty 3 - Establish and maintain a high degree of collaboration with other development officers and staff, as well as deans, school chairs, faculty, and other Institute academic and executive officers.
Job Duty 4 - Submit timely contact reports, prospect plans, and solicitations into tracking system.
Job Duty 5 - Participate in the preparation of written development materials including case statements, proposals, impact reports, and fundraising initiative/campaign related literature for assigned college, school, and/or program(s).
Job Duty 6 - Support special events and/or staff advisory board meetings to involve and cultivate major gift donors and prospective donors.
Job Duty 7 - Perform other related duties as assigned.