"Associate Director of Philanthropy, Georgia Cancer Center"

Job Summary

Personally identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic gifts of $25,000 or more for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, with special emphasis on major gifts of $100,000 or more, by strategically managing a portfolio of approximately 125 confirmed major gifts prospects.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to: Personally identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic gifts of $25,000 or more for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University, with special emphasis on major gifts of $100,000 or more, by strategically managing a portfolio of approximately 125 confirmed major gifts prospects. 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; Total dollars raised. Specific targets and weighting for all categories are based upon the breadth and maturity of the Director of Philanthropy major gifts prospect portfolio on an annual basis.

Works closely with the Georgia Cancer Center Director, department chairs and faculty to develop and communicate the philanthropic cases for support for the priorities of the Georgia Cancer Center. Utilize the expertise and professional relationships of the Director, department chairs and faculty to identify and cultivate major gift prospects and craft major gift proposals to alumni, grateful 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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of experience/training in fundraising, sales, marketing or similar. Professional or volunteer exposure to fundraising in a non-profit organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with three or more years of major gift fundraising experience in higher education or non-profit organization, specifically experience in personally identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding private philanthropic gifts. Demonstrative success closing multiple gifts of $10,000 or more.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

A high energy level, integrity and sincerity. Ability to multi-task, think creatively and handle a heavy workload. Requires adaptability, good judgement and initiative. Ability to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds, including healthcare professionals, community leaders, as well as patients, families, volunteers and employees. Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends and conduct multi-day business trips.

Knowledge

Knowledge of standard event management tasks and resources.

Skills

Experience with databases (especially Raiser's Edge) and internet searches. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal/written communications skills, attention to detail and analytical abilities.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position). Pay Band: B14. Salary: $75,300/annually - $96,000/annually. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 5/21/25 - Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.