Assistant Director of Stewardship and Events

About Us

Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.

In addition to our commitment to student success, we also value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support the needs of our faculty and staff. From competitive compensation to health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities to work-life balance initiatives, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.

Located in the thriving community of Gwinnett County, GGC offers a rich cultural and social landscape that enhances the overall college experience. Our backdrop is a beautiful, modern 260-acre campus located just 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our students and employees benefit from the close proximity to various local amenities, including shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. This vibrant community serves as an extension of our campus, providing a stimulating environment for personal and professional growth.

Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives and celebrating the achievements of our students. Together, let's make a positive impact and empower the next generation of leaders.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Stewardship and Events reports to the Director of Advancement Services and plays a pivotal role in managing the GGC Scholarship program, donor communications, and events.

This position works collaboratively with GGC Advancement staff, Communications, Financial Aid, Facilities, and external agencies and vendors to grow and execute a comprehensive Stewardship program. The Assistant Director drives programming to ensure that GGC is properly acknowledging, communicating with, and stewarding donors.

This position provides key operational support toward Advancement's strategic priorities of building a culture of philanthropy and raising the visibility of Georgia Gwinnett College among current and prospective donors and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive stewardship program; produce annual stewardship communications including stewardship reports, honor rolls, and alike. Serve as point person for the annual President's report, College Magazine, and other college communications regarding donors.
• Maintain standards and guidelines; track inventory and pricing; and complete system compliance requirements for naming opportunities on campus.
• Manage a small portfolio of established donors, cultivating relationships through regular visits and phone calls.
• Develop and lead a stewardship program for newly acquired donors and collaborate with colleagues to improve donor retention.
• Maintain and grow the gift acknowledgement process, coordinating thank you notes from other campus units. Collaborate with colleagues to create and execute custom stewardship reports for specific donors and groups.
• Serve as the project manager for donor events such as the annual gala, donor celebrations, fundraising events and additional donor activities as appropriate.
• Work with Financial Aid to administer the college’s scholarship program, serving as the lead for Advancement. Maintain scholarship fund and donor information within relevant data systems; work directly with student beneficiaries, including securing thank you notes; and prepare students for event attendance, participation in videos / fundraising campaigns, public speaking opportunities, and meetings with donors.
• Maintain donor recognition societies, including tracking new members and selection and delivery of recognition benefits.
• Partner with other units to provide content for regular magazine features, web profiles, news releases, and special announcements featuring donors and gifts. Provide communications support for alumni and fundraising activities; Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three or more years of related experience in fundraising, communications, higher education, donor relations, customer service, client-facing services, nonprofit operations, or similar fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree
• Experience creating and designing electronic communications for email, social media, and website maintenance.
• Experience using Blackbaud products or similar relational databases and e-communication tools.
• Experience tracking projects in a project management system such as ClickUp, Slack, or MS Project.

Proposed Salary

45,300 - 56,600

Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to take a project from conception to completion.
• Excellent writing skills and project management skills.
• Proficient design skills in Adobe Express or similar, email programs, and website content management systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various groups of people.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• High-level attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, internet searching, and social media
• Requires periodic work outside normal business hours to support events and activities