Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This position is responsible for conducting fundraising and philanthropic efforts on behalf of the university.

Major/ Leadership Gift Fundraising (50%) -

Actively manage a focused portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors by guiding their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship while at the same time setting goals to expand the base of major gift prospects.
Advance individual relationships that result in philanthropic contributions for the university
Organize in-person visits between prospects and key university personnel for purposes of cultivating relationships and making solicitations.
Manage and solicit a portfolio of 25-35 major gift prospective and current donors, conducting at least 50 personal visits annually.
Devise personalized engagement plans for each assigned prospect that include strategies of engagement and solicitations.
Give presentations to communicate the fundraising priorities and needs for Middle Georgia State University

Corporate Gift Fundraising (40%) -

Represent the university through direct contact with corporate sponsors, advancing relationships that result in philanthropic contributions and meet the corporate support goals of the university.
Acts as an ambassador to the business community and maintains a pipeline of 25-35 corporate prospects and donors through prospecting, research, meetings, proposals and networking
Drafts and solicits sponsorship agreements
Researches and prepares materials to aid corporate solicitations
Ensure consistent and appropriate contact with assigned corporate sponsors.

Special Events (5%) -

Assist with foundation and alumni events and projects.

Operations (5%) -

Attend and participate in University Advancement meetings.
Gather, record and properly store information about prospects and donors utilizing the Raiser's Edge database to manage prospective donor strategies and moves, documenting all prospect interactions in a complete and timely fashion.
Other duties as may be assigned by the Vice President of University Advancement

Required Educational Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of bachelor¿s degree or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 3-5 years (direct or equivalent) experience managing high level donor relationships with demonstrated success in closing gifts of $10,000 and above.

Other Required Qualifications

Ability to manage an active portfolio of 25-35 major gift prospects and 25-35 corporate prospects in all aspects of the development cycle
Ability to develop, maintain and grow interpersonal relationships including with university alumni, donors, friends, corporate partners, administrators, faculty, and staff
Knowledgeable of donor database, contact management and tracking systems, preferably Raisers Edge
Willingness to be hands-on in a role that is demanding and requires a high level of energy and professionalism
Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to prioritize workload in a timely manner to complete assignments with many deadlines and competing requirements.
Ability to communicate well, and build rapport quickly with donors, faculty, and colleagues.

Knowledge of development and fundraising program principles and best practices.
Knowledge of marketing principles and methods.
Knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the solicitation and securing of major gifts.
Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
Skill in decision-making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Every member of the USG community is required to adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect - that form and guide the daily work of the organization.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.