About the role#
The Development Student Assistant works with the Botanical Garden Director of Development. You will support the director and Development Coordinator with fundraising, stewardship, and Board of Advisors duties. This position is for the Winter 2027 term and requires up to 19 hours of work per week.
What you'll do#
- Assist with annual fund efforts, including preparing solicitation packages and proposals.
- Use the GAIL CRM database to research donor giving history.
- Manage stewardship tasks, such as writing donation acknowledgement letters and personal handwritten thank-you notes.
- Deliver stewardship items to Athens-area donors when appropriate.
- Maintain UGA Foundation Deposit transmittal records and research Physical Garden Tributes.
- Support event attendance and organize sponsorships.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student, preferably in Business Administration.
- Knowledge of fundraising and stewardship practices.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to learn new systems and apply sound judgment and reasoning.
- A good work ethic.
- A valid driver's license, as driving is required for this role.
- Ability to pass a background investigation, including a criminal background check.
- Availability for a potential pre-employment drug test.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Athens, Georgia.
- This is a paid, part-time role.
About The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia operates as a land-grant and sea-grant institution based in Athens. It functions as the flagship university for the state of Georgia. The organization supports education and research across a wide range of academic fields. It employs more than 10,000 people.
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