Donor Engagement Lead, Leadership Giving

Annual Giving Network LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Alumni Association is seeking an Assistant Manager of Leadership Giving to engage alumni and friends in support of Roll Call, Georgia Tech’s annual fund. This is a full-time, in-person role reporting to the Manager of Leadership and Volunteer Giving and focused on identifying, qualifying, and stewarding Leadership Circle donors.

Responsibilities include personal solicitations, donor outreach, CRM documentation in Blackbaud, and collaboration with the Georgia Tech Foundation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 2+ years of experience in higher education or non-profit fundraising
• Detail oriented with strong time and project management skills in a donor‑facing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with donors and prospects
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while independently balancing individual goals
• Ability to remain motivated and organized while performing repetitive outreach and data‑entry tasks
• Knowledge of Blackbaud or other CRM systems
• Position will require occasional evening and weekend hours
• Donor outreach will involve local visits and events in metro Atlanta with potential for infrequent long‑distance travel

Responsibilities

• Engage with donors and conduct one-on-one personal solicitations for annual gifts at Leadership Circle giving levels through personal visits (in person or virtual), phone, email, social media, and text
• Manage a regular cadence of donor outreach, including repeated contact attempts, follow‑up communications, and CRM documentation to support solicitation, stewardship, and pipeline development
• Meet defined individual visit and solicitation goals while supporting overall Roll Call goals and initiatives, particularly dollar and donor goals for all Leadership Circle giving levels
• Collaborate with Development staff, Institute leaders, and the Georgia Tech Foundation to align donor outreach with Georgia Tech priorities, support effective use of the CRM platform, and generate referrals for volunteer leadership, major gifts, and planned gifts as appropriate
• Develop a strong understanding of Alumni Association and Georgia Tech programs and priorities
• Maintain accurate donor records, consistently document donor interactions, and track appeals, solicitations, follow‑up, and stewardship activities in Blackbaud CRM
• Assist in stewardship activities and recognition events for all Leadership Circle donors
• Support solicitations made by Alumni Association leadership and volunteers as needed

Skills

Donor outreach

CRM systems

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

The Georgia Tech Alumni Association is seeking an Assistant Manager of Leadership Giving to engage alumni and friends in support of Roll Call, Georgia Tech’s annual fund. This is a full-time, in-person role reporting to the Manager of Leadership and Volunteer Giving and focused on identifying, qualifying, and stewarding Leadership Circle donors.

Responsibilities include personal solicitations, donor outreach, CRM documentation in Blackbaud, and collaboration with the Georgia Tech Foundation.