Development Coordinator: Donor Relations & Fundraising

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Development Associate to provide high-level administrative and donor relations support for the DAR Office of Vice President. You will coordinate donor engagement, track donor information, and assist with gift processing in a fast-paced fundraising environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to collaborate across divisions, with a typical 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Two years of professional administrative, development, fundraising, constituent relations, customer service, project coordination, or related experience.
• Experience using a constituent relationship management (CRM) system.

Responsibilities

• Executive and Principal Gift Team Support: provide high-level administrative and operational support for the Principal Gift, Gift and Estate Planning, and College Relations Teams.
• Donor Research and Database Management: ensure donor information is accurate, accessible, and actionable to support fundraising strategy.
• Gift Administration and Fund Documentation: support administration and documentation of charitable gifts.
• Donor Engagement, Stewardship, and Cultivation Support: coordinate stewardship and relationship-building activities for top prospects and donors.

Skills

Administrative support

Donor relations

Customer service

Project coordination

Executive meeting coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CRM system

Job description

University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Development Associate to provide high-level administrative and donor relations support for the DAR Office of Vice President. You will coordinate donor engagement, track donor information, and assist with gift processing in a fast-paced fundraising environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to collaborate across divisions, with a typical 8:00am–5:00pm schedule and benefits eligibility.