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BACKGROUND:
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is one of the world’s premier
technology-oriented universities, boasting a superb faculty of world-class teacher/scholars. The Institute is well known for its high
academic standards and stands among the top ranks of U.S. research universities with a clear vision for leadership in providing a
technologically-oriented education. With the primary campus located in midtown Atlanta, the Institute is integral to the economy of the
state and the region, and the work of its faculty and graduates has an impact across the nation and the world. Georgia Tech has a global
vision and operates in a variety of countries outside the United States.
Georgia Tech is one of twenty-six public institutions
comprising the University System of Georgia. The Institute is committed to affirmative implementation of equal opportunity in education and
employment. The Institute does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in the administration of admissions policies, educational policies, employment policies,
or any other Institute governed programs and activities. The Institute’s non-discrimination policy applies to every member of the
Institute community. Qualified people of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All applicants must apply online at https://ohr.gatech.edu/employment.
OFFICE OF
DEVELOPMENT:
The Office of Development is principally responsible for securing the understanding and philanthropic support
of the private sector for the Institute and its programs. The Office focuses its efforts on obtaining commitments for major and principal
gifts to the Institute and its associated foundation(s) and leads the comprehensive fundraising efforts, which results in gift revenues in
excess of $100 million annually and over $180 million in new gifts and commitments during Fiscal Year 2020. Support is sought to enable the
Institute and its colleges, schools, and other programs to achieve strategic objectives that will keep our educational programs on the
leading edge of discoveries and developments.
SCHOOL OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING:
This position
will report to the Executive Director of Development of the College of Engineering, supporting fundraising activities in the School of Civil
and Environmental Engineering (CEE).
CEE is a place where change happens, where students learn to make a difference, where the future
is made. We have some of the best students you’ll find anywhere and professors who are thought leaders in their fields. They work together
in world-class facilities on par with the best anywhere. Our undergraduate and graduate degrees are ranked in the top nationally year after
year for a reason: We challenge our students, and we challenge the status quo. As new technology is developed to make safe drinking water
for people around the world, as new materials are being developed to make buildings more resilient, and as our cities are becoming more
connected, our faculty and students are leading the way. According to the 2022 US News and World Report rankings, our undergraduate program
is # 2 in civil engineering and # 3 in environmental engineering, and both of our graduate programs rank # 3.
The School of Civil and
Environmental Engineering has developed a five-year strategy to guide our efforts, a plan designed to navigate growth and change with
common, overarching goals that align with the School’s vision and mission. In the next phase of the capital campaign there will be an
expansive opportunity to raise fund that will impact the School.
JOB SUMMARY:
Front line development officer
responsible for planning and implementing a coordinated program of fundraising activities. Uses professional relationship-building skills to
identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects. Establishes and effectively manages relationships with significant prospects.
Support special events to involve and cultivate major gift prospects. Identifies stewardship opportunities for major gift prospects. Designs
and implements comprehensive plans, Collaborates with deans and faculty and coordinates with development, and alumni relations staff.
Typically solicits gifts in the range of $25,000 to $1 million, and manages a portfolio size (average annual fundraising accountability) of
$1 to $2 million. Prospect pool managed is up to 200 prospects. This position will interact on a regular basis with: major and principal
gift donors, and prospective donors, including alumni, parents, representatives of corporation and foundations, staff, and volunteers.
This
position typically will advise and counsel: Deans, school chairs, faculty, academic unit and program leadership, unit volunteer
leadership, and other development officers.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement comprehensive
fundraising plans for assigned college, school, program, region, or constituency.
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, personally and consistently, with a typical gift solicitation range of $25,000 to $1 million.
Maintain ongoing relationships and provide exceptional donor stewardship to encourage future giving.
Establish and maintain a
high degree of collaboration with other development officers and staff, as well deans, school chairs, faculty, and other Institute academic
and executive officers.
Submit timely contact reports, prospect plans, and solicitations into tracking system.
Prepare
written development materials including case statements, proposals, and fundraising initiative/ campaign related literature for assigned
college, school, and/or program(s).
Support special events and/or advisory board meetings to involve and cultivate major gift
prospects.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:
This position will work closely with the school chair in the School of Civil
and Environmental Engineering to advance the vision, mission, and philanthropic priorities of the school.
This position will
serve as the primary liaison to the school’s advisory board and will be involved with the identification and recruitment of board
members.
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree or an
equivalent combination of education and experience
Travel is an essential part of the position as is participation in evening and
weekend activities.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising and/or relevant experience in sales
and marketing, or other related fields
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum three years of proven experience and
results in soliciting and closing five and six-figure major gifts in a higher education setting and a campaign environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
This position requires a broad knowledge of fundraising approaches and the
highest levels of interpersonal skills, ethical standards, and good judgment. This position is expected to drive team results while building
long-term, meaningful donor relationships. This position also requires excellent skills in building long-term relationships, written and
verbal communications, prioritizing, negotiating, influencing, interpersonal, strategic planning, project management, program administration
and organization, as well as self-motivation, ability to work independently and as a team member, and capacity for multi-tasking. Use of
office related computer applications is required.