Graduate Assistant for Annual Giving

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Annual Giving to support the Leadership Annual Giving program. You will help strengthen donor engagement, manage donor data in CRM, and assist with targeted donor journeys and mini-campaigns.

Working with the Director of Annual Giving, you will research best practices in higher education annual giving and donor retention, and translate findings into practical recommendations to improve donor experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with donor data management and CRM systems.
• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support donor journeys by building outreach lists and updating donor records.
• Coordinate targeted annual giving outreach and mini-campaigns.
• Support donor stewardship with timely, personalized communications.
• Research best practices in higher education annual giving and donor retention.
• Assist with donor data enrichment, reporting, and identifying upgrade opportunities.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Written & verbal communication

Organization & attention to detail

Independent work

CRM & fundraising tech

Clear recommendations

Professional donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Fundraising platforms

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Assistant for Annual Giving
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 305606

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant for Annual Giving. The Graduate Assistant for Annual Giving will support the Leadership Annual Giving program within University Advancement by helping strengthen donor engagement, retention, recurring giving, and the pipeline from annual giving to leadership and major gifts. The position will use CRM and fundraising platforms to manage donor data, support targeted donor journeys and mini-campaigns, coordinate stewardship and recognition, and assist with outreach to selected donor audiences. The GA will also research and summarize current best practices in higher education annual giving, leadership annual giving, donor retention, and sustainer/recurring giving to help inform program strategy and improve the donor experience. The position will work closely with the Director of Annual Giving.

Responsibilities

• Support donor journeys by building outreach lists, updating donor records and engagement tags, tracking donor activity, and documenting movement from first-time giving through retention, recurring giving, and 1873 Circle.
• Coordinate targeted annual giving outreach and mini-campaigns, including audience segmentation, phone/text/email outreach, volunteer support, campaign tracking, and follow-up.
• Support donor stewardship and recognition by coordinating timely and personalized impact communications, donor recognition, welcome and renewal touches, and other relationship-building activities.
• Research best practices and emerging strategies in higher education annual giving, leadership annual giving, donor retention, and sustainer/recurring giving; translate findings into practical recommendations for the program.
• Assist with donor data enrichment, reporting, and analysis, including identifying engagement patterns, potential upgrade opportunities, recurring-giving prospects, and donors who may warrant additional cultivation or referral.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comfort working with spreadsheets and data management platforms
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to learn CRM, email, and fundraising technology; strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to synthesize information into clear recommendations
• Professional and personable approach when interacting with donors, alumni, volunteers, and staff; interest in philanthropy, and relationship-based services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for a student enrolled in a graduate program at UNG, particularly in business, marketing, public administration, data analytics, or a related field.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education