Regional Development Director: Major Gifts & Alumni Remote

Georgia 4-H; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking Regional Directors for its Development and Alumni Relations division. Based in Atlanta, this role focuses on cultivating and managing relationships across the Atlanta region while supporting donor engagement statewide.

The role involves strategic donor-centered fundraising, collaboration with campus colleagues, and frequent travel to meet prospects. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of fundraising experience, emphasizing major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 5 years of professional fundraising experience preferred.
• Major gift fundraising in higher education highly desirable.
• Knowledge of private funding landscape in higher education.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor information.
• Willingness to travel and be responsive to donors’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly meetings with prospective donors, alumni, and constituents in assigned regions; plan annual goals.
• Design and implement strategies to secure principal gifts ($1M+) and major gifts ($50K+).
• Complete managerial processes critical to travel, meetings, and performance.
• Collaborate with campus partners to maximize giving potential for Schools, Colleges, and Units.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Relationship management

Confidentiality

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

5 years of professional experience

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking Regional Directors for its Development and Alumni Relations division. Based in Atlanta, this role focuses on cultivating and managing relationships across the Atlanta region while supporting donor engagement statewide.

The role involves strategic donor-centered fundraising, collaboration with campus colleagues, and frequent travel to meet prospects. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with at least five years of fundraising experience, emphasizing major