New

Annual Giving Officer

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Mar 09, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14836P
Working Title	Annual Giving Officer
Department	Terry-Devel & Alumni Relations
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established 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	Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary	$55,000 + commensurate with experience
Posting Date	03/09/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	05/01/2026
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).
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Position Information

Classification Title	Annual Giving Officer I
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The Annual Giving Officer is a data-driven strategist who is responsible for assisting in the execution of Terry fundraising campaigns, strategic departmental/programmatic solicitations, and Terry's recurring gift program. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, this role develops and executes initiatives for both young alumni and specific departments, providing regular reporting and analysis on key performance metrics. This position coordinates large-scale multi-channel campaigns (direct mail, email, digital, etc.) utilizing data to drive philanthropic support. This position is also responsible for assisting with strategy development, creatives, reporting, and analytics.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communications and diplomacy/tact skills.
Physical Demands	Working in a standard office environment. Driving to perform job-related tasks.
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?	Yes
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)	No
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

Coordinate Multi-Channel Solicitations and Engagement Initiatives

Assist with multi-channel annual giving strategy and execution to drive participation and achieve year-over-year growth in dollars raised.
Coordinate specific initiatives for young alumni giving in coordination with the college's overall annual giving appeals.
Support CYE and FYE Annual Giving Appeals and Outreach
Create content and designs for supporting materials as needed by the team. This may include PowerPoint slides, multi-channel graphics, etc.
Coordinate Annual Second Century Club solicitation and stewardship
Coordinate the annual Welcome to the Alumni Network initiative
Manage the data segmentation and creation of personalized solicitations for GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) population through email, social platforms, etc.
Collaborate with Terry's Advancement team to create strategic event follow-ups that highlight giving initiatives
Coordinate with internal and external partners and vendors as needed
Analyze and provide reporting on the performance of each project

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Duties/Responsibilities

Plan and Implement Terry's Solicitation Efforts by Program/Department

In line with Terry's philanthropic priorities, coordinate large-scale multi-channel campaigns to solicit alumni based on major/program affiliation in order to grow departmental excellence funds and endowments
Partner with Terry's priority department and program liaisons to identify key materials and content for campaign strategies.
Provide reports on progress to goals and strategy for each applicable area
Coordinate special giving campaigns as they arise (1-3 annually) through UGA's GeorgiaFunder platform.
Partner with Departments participating in class gift campaigns through their full cycle.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Manage Terry's Recurring Giving Program, Ten for Terry

Serve as main liaison for Ten for Terry, and partner with Director of Annual Giving to provide updates and reporting to the Young Alumni Board's Philanthropy committee
Ensure program continues to provide a minimum of $125,000 annually to the Terry College Excellence Fund and grow donor base to support departments via Ten for Terry+
Coordinate all marketing solicitations, including newsletters, magazine presence, and fund-specific solicitations
Identify new ways to promote programs and grow participation.
Contact any donors who drop out of the program or have lapsed credit cards to attack attrition
Conduct donor recognition/donor relations for TFT donors, including annual touchpoints

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Duties/Responsibilities	Other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time	5