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Director of Development, Foundation Relations
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Director of Development, Foundation Relations
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Inside Higher Ed 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. Job Summary The Director of Foundation Relations initiates, cultivates, and maintains foundation relationships with private foundations to support the college’s initiatives. This includes identifying and managing foundation grant opportunities that align with institutional fundraising priorities. Responsibilities Write and submit grant proposals, develop grant budgets, and maintain relationships with foundation officers. Work across the institution to partner with advancement officers, deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff to maximize gift and grant support. Manage stewardship activities for foundation donors including report writing, collaborating with other departments to monitor the progress of projects and gather information for reporting, tracking grant expenses preparing financial reports, and advising on major grant projects. Manage a portfolio of foundation donors capable of investments at the major gift level. Collaborate with other Advancement staff on foundation activities that intersect with individual prospect work, including proposal writing and budgeting. Administer the grant's solicitation clearances/approvals, training sessions and meetings with principal investigator(s) to ensure the financial requirements and timelines are met. Manage information on and activities with key constituents and provide regular reporting on progress through Raiser's Edge. Collaborate with Research & Sponsored Programs to train faculty and staff on proper grant procedures and maintain similar workflows in both areas. Perform other duties as assigned. Work required on some evenings and weekends. Required Qualifications 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree Four or more years demonstrated successful experience in a combination of any of the following: grant writing, advancement/fundraising, communications, management, community relations, external affairs, or related field Requires a valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Experience in a higher education setting, preferably in Advancement Experience with donor software, specifically Raiser's Edge, Foundation Search/Candid, and grants resources Proven ability to drive change and achieve results in an academic setting CFRE and Grant Writing Certificate preferred Experience in project management including developing strategic communications and persuasive writing Strong writing and program management experience Experience in engaging and supervising vendors and volunteers Salary range from $63,500 - $79,500 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong computer skills and software knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop relationships across all constituent groups including college colleagues, donors, foundation officers, faculty and staff Highly self-motivated Capacity to inspire staff, volunteers and donors to action Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives Able to work well as part of a team to achieve team goals and organization initiatives Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining careful attention to detail Ability to work with various populations Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote 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.
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Inside Higher Ed 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. Job Summary The Director of Foundation Relations initiates, cultivates, and maintains foundation relationships with private foundations to support the college’s initiatives. This includes identifying and managing foundation grant opportunities that align with institutional fundraising priorities. Responsibilities Write and submit grant proposals, develop grant budgets, and maintain relationships with foundation officers. Work across the institution to partner with advancement officers, deans, department chairs, faculty, and staff to maximize gift and grant support. Manage stewardship activities for foundation donors including report writing, collaborating with other departments to monitor the progress of projects and gather information for reporting, tracking grant expenses preparing financial reports, and advising on major grant projects. Manage a portfolio of foundation donors capable of investments at the major gift level. Collaborate with other Advancement staff on foundation activities that intersect with individual prospect work, including proposal writing and budgeting. Administer the grant's solicitation clearances/approvals, training sessions and meetings with principal investigator(s) to ensure the financial requirements and timelines are met. Manage information on and activities with key constituents and provide regular reporting on progress through Raiser's Edge. Collaborate with Research & Sponsored Programs to train faculty and staff on proper grant procedures and maintain similar workflows in both areas. Perform other duties as assigned. Work required on some evenings and weekends. Required Qualifications 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree Four or more years demonstrated successful experience in a combination of any of the following: grant writing, advancement/fundraising, communications, management, community relations, external affairs, or related field Requires a valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Experience in a higher education setting, preferably in Advancement Experience with donor software, specifically Raiser's Edge, Foundation Search/Candid, and grants resources Proven ability to drive change and achieve results in an academic setting CFRE and Grant Writing Certificate preferred Experience in project management including developing strategic communications and persuasive writing Strong writing and program management experience Experience in engaging and supervising vendors and volunteers Salary range from $63,500 - $79,500 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong computer skills and software knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Excellent customer service skills and the ability to develop relationships across all constituent groups including college colleagues, donors, foundation officers, faculty and staff Highly self-motivated Capacity to inspire staff, volunteers and donors to action Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives Able to work well as part of a team to achieve team goals and organization initiatives Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining careful attention to detail Ability to work with various populations Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College to recruit, hire, train, and promote 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.
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