Donor Relations & Mid-Level Giving Officer

Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is seeking a Development Officer to build and manage relationships with donors and prospective donors, focusing on mid-level gifts and scholarship support to benefit ABAC students and programs.

Reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs, the officer will identify donors, solicit gifts, steward supporters, and coordinate proposals, while contributing to strategies for recurring giving and larger investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building, communication, customer or client engagement, sales, community relations, or similar responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, organizational ability, and sound judgment.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
• Previous fundraising experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospective donors, with emphasis on mid-level gifts, scholarships, recurring restricted contributions, and other institutional funding priorities.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, developing relationships that encourage continued and increased philanthropic support.
• Conduct regular, meaningful personal contacts with donors and prospects through in-person meetings, telephone conversations, and electronic communications.
• Develop and present gift proposals and other donor communications in coordination with the VPEA.
• Identify donors with the interest and capacity to make larger philanthropic commitments and collaborate with the Advancement Officer and VPEA to advance those opportunities.
• Secure sponsorships for college programs and events as assigned, particularly when opportunities align with existing donor relationships or institutional fundraising priorities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving to identify potential donors, coordinate fundraising activities, and support appropriate donor stewardship efforts.
• Maintains accurate donor records, contact reports, solicitation plans, and gift documentation in the donor/alumni database.
• Participate in donor recognition, stewardship, and college events in support of fundraising goals.
• Works with the VPEA to establish and achieve annual goals related to donor contacts, solicitations, commitments, donor retention, and funds raised.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is seeking a Development Officer to build and manage relationships with donors and prospective donors, focusing on mid-level gifts and scholarship support to benefit ABAC students and programs.

Reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs, the officer will identify donors, solicit gifts, steward supporters, and coordinate proposals, while contributing to strategies for recurring giving and larger investments.