Associate Director, Donor Relations
Posted on March 3, 2026 by Georgia State University
- Atlanta, United States of America
- $70000.0 - $80000.0
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ABOUT UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation.
These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
University Advancement is seeking (1) Associate Director, Donor Relations to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!
WHAT MAKES UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT A GREAT PLACE?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Donor Relations plays a strategic leadership role within the Office of Advancement, responsible for designing, executing, and overseeing comprehensive stewardship and donor engagement programs that recognize, honor, and cultivate philanthropic support university-wide. Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations, the Associate Director works collaboratively with development officers, university leadership, and campus partners to ensure an exceptional donor experience and strengthen long-term relationships with alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations, with a particular emphasis on Georgia State University’s top donors.
Job Duties
Program Leadership and Strategy
Leads the planning, management, and execution of programs designed to enhance and strengthen Georgia State’s relationships with donors and significant philanthropic prospects.
Develops and maintains a university-wide donor recognition framework, including acknowledgment standards, impact reporting schedules, and engagement touchpoints.
Designs and implements stewardship strategies that ensure personalized, mission-driven engagement of the university’s top donors and campaign supporters.
Consults with Advancement AVPs, development officers, college/unit leadership and university leadership to execute customized stewardship plans for principal gift and campaign donors.
University-wide Stewardship Activities
Creates and manages a university-wide scholarship stewardship program, with a focus on personalized engagement, recognition, and impact reporting for top scholarship donors.
Serves as a central resource for development officers and college/unit partners to align donor relations practices across the university.
Collaborates with faculty, academic leadership, and program staff to source compelling programmatic outcomes and student stories for stewardship purposes.
Develops and manages the division-wide donor acknowledgment processes to ensure accuracy, personalization, and timeliness, particularly for leadership donors and campaign donors.
Partners with Advancement Communications to create high-quality stewardship materials, including impact reports, videos, and donor spotlights
Donor Impact Reporting
Leads the development and execution of a tier-based Impact Reporting program, working collaboratively with gift officers to ensure strategic and personalized stewardship.
Designs customized impact reports and communications for top donors, including principal gift donors, scholarship donors, and campaign supporters.
Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators related to stewardship engagement and reporting effectiveness.
High-Level Donor Events
Plans and supports donor engagement activities tied to high-level giving, including those related to Presidents Society, the comprehensive campaign, and endowed scholarship donors.
Works with senior advancement leadership to ensure meaningful donor recognition moments are integrated into presidential and university events.
Represents the Office of Advancement at key donor events, strengthening relationships through direct engagement. Serves as liaison with the President’s office and Cabinet members for top-tier and personalized events, including attending private Presidential events, creating specialized event briefs, and coordinating logistics.
Other
Supervises and mentors donor relations student workers as assigned.
Manages stewardship projects and budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with strategic priorities.
Ensures data integrity in donor records related to stewardship and recognition programs, in collaboration with Gifts & Records, Prospect Development, and Advancement IT.
Participates actively in departmental planning, goal setting, and professional development activities.
Individuals will also be required to work nights and weekends, when necessary, travel (via plane, train, or car) at least 15% of the time within and outside of the state of Georgia.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised if deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
Minimum Hiring Standards:
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in solicitation of gits up to $25,000; or a combination of education and related experience.
College/Business Unit: University Advancement
Department: University Advancement
Location: Atlanta Campus
Shift: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Posting: 03/02/26, 11:00:00 PM
Closing Date: 03/17/26, 10:59:00 PM
Special Instructions:
To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
- A complete and accurate GSU application.
- Resume.
- Cover Letter outlining your experiences as it relates to the purpose and mission of GSU Advancement.
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Georgia State University ValuesCOMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better placeINTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents
USG Core Value StatementThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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.
Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.Commitment to Equal Opportunity The University provides equal opportunity to all employees, students, and applicants for employment or admission and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the, workplace and in educational activities. The University is an equal opportunity employer. As a federal contractor, in accordance with Executive Orders 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Vietnam Era Veterans', Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), it is the University's policy to take affirmative actions to employ and to advance in employment all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,, or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on legitimate job requirements and merit. This policy applies to all employment actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, upgrading,, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment., Further, the University prohibits citizenship status and immigration status discrimination in employment actions except where such restrictions are required in order to comply, with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Background CheckSuccessful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security.It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.
Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.
Advertised until:
April 2, 2026
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