Digital Fundraising Officer
Job ID: 281014
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The position is critical to ensuring Annual Giving meets our aggressive fundraising goals, especially as it relates to maximizing opportunities for developing and managing multi-channel, digital forward platforms.
Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Digital Fundraising officer will grow online fundraising and lead Annual Giving digital initiatives including, but not limited to, crowdfunding, e-solicitations, social media and peer-to-peer texting. Work as a key member of the Annual Giving team, assisting with Augusta Gives, Giving Tuesday, IGIVE and other initiatives to meet aggressive fundraising goals.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and effectively manage multi-channel, digital forward fundraising initiatives including, but not limited to Crowdfunding, Giving Pages, Events, Texting, Memberships, Athletics Camps, and Team-Based Fundraising.
• Serve as the operational point person for GiveCampus, ThruText, OLX, OU Campus, and ThankView, and serve as the department's digital strategist for Augusta Gives
• Day, Jag Funder and Giving Tuesday.
• Work as a key member of the Annual Giving team, assisting with Augusta Gives, Giving Tuesday, IGIVE and other initiatives to meet aggressive fundraising goals.
• Use data, reporting, and analysis to develop creative and successful strategies to increase giving and identify new major donor prospects to grow and strengthen the gift pipeline.
• Develop and produce detailed program plans, communications strategies, briefings, reports and more that provide meaningful information to assist leadership in making data-driven decisions related to Annual Giving
• Perform all other job-related duties/tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university with a minimum of three years of experience in annual giving, alumni relations, sales or e-marketing
OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college of university in related field and five years of overall professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Journalism, Business or Marketing/PR with one to three years of experience in annual giving, alumni relations or e-marketing. Or 5 years of overall professional experience, especially experience in higher education, or non-profit organization. Knowledge of digital fundraising and/or working with digital platform.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills -

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Experience with multi-channel, digital forward initiatives that include crowdfunding, e-solicitations, social media and peer-to-peer texting.
• Experience with databases (especially Raiser's Edge) and internet searches.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal/written communications skills, attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• A high energy level, integrity and sincerity.
• Ability to multi-task, think creatively and handle a heavy workload.
• Requires adaptability, good judgement and initiative.
• Knowledge of standard event management tasks and resources.
• Ability to work effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds, including healthcare professionals, community leaders, as well as, patients, families, volunteers and employees.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Pay Band: B8
Salary: $45,400 - $54,080
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 1/27/25 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 281014
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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