Director of Volunteer & Donor Relations (Augusta)

Junior Achievement of Georgia’s (JA) mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Through experiential programs focused on entrepreneurship, work readiness, financial literacy, and civic engagement, JA bridges business and education to help students connect classroom learning to future success. JA of Georgia is the local affiliate of JA USA, the nations’ oldest and largest economic education organization with over 105 years of experience. The organization has office and program locations in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Dalton, Savannah, Evans, and Morrow. The Augusta region includes the JA Discovery Center of the CSRA (located in Evans), which serves approximately 15,000 students annually through immersive learning experiences supported by extensive volunteer and community partnerships. Position Summary The Director serves as the primary relationship manager for corporate, civic, philanthropic, and community partners throughout the Augusta market. This role develops and stewards’ strategic partnerships that advance Junior Achievement's mission by generating volunteer engagement, philanthropic investment, sponsorships, and community visibility. Through a relationship-centered approach, the Director identifies opportunities to deepen partner engagement across volunteerism, fundraising, special events, and regional initiatives while ensuring an exceptional partner experience. Working collaboratively with Development, Volunteer Partnerships, Brand Strategy, and JA Discovery Center operations, the Director serves as a key ambassador for Junior Achievement and plays an integral role in sustaining and growing the Augusta market. Primary Responsibilities Build and manage partnerships to recruit, engage, and retain approximately 2,500 volunteers annually in support of JA programs in Augusta: JA BizTown, JA Finance Park, JA Finance Park Advance. Efficiently manage, plan and track volunteer need to ensure ideal coverage for JA programs throughout the school year. Develop and execute volunteer custom recruitment strategies to ensure program fulfillment and high-quality volunteer experiences working with companies, colleges, school, and community partners. Collaborate and develop effective communication process with Operations team to align volunteer resources with organizational and regional needs. Communication effectively to different constituent groups and key partner contacts volunteer event logistics and volunteer strategies. Deliver exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills while managing volunteer groups and individuals. Plan best-in-class yearly Volunteer Champion event to strengthen volunteer partnerships in Augusta region. Maintain volunteer data, reporting, and tracking systems in accordance with organizational standards. Steward a portfolio of existing donors, including corporate, individual, and institutional donors. Codify and implement an individual giving donor engagement strategy. Identify, cultivate, and secure new corporate partnerships, donations, and sponsorships aligned with JA’s mission and revenue priorities. Collaborate across internal teams to ensure strong partner engagement across programming, events, and volunteer initiatives. Ensure Junior Achievement Discovery Center located in Evans, is fully sponsored by corporations, businesses, foundations, individuals, and community organizations. Monitor partnership outcomes, fundraising progress, and event performance metrics to support continuous improvement. Partner with the Senior Director of Development and Development Team on fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategies. Lead Signature Event – JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame In partnership with Development and Brand Strategy leadership: Support planning and execution of the JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame and other regional fundraising initiatives. Lead identification of sponsorship solicitation, table sales, donor outreach, and fundraising efforts for the JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame Gala. Track event progress, revenue, and post-event evaluation metrics to support continuous improvement and long-term partner retention. Corporate & Community Engagement Represent JA at corporate, civic, and community events in the Augusta area region to build relationships, raise visibility, and expand reach. Leverage volunteer partnerships as pathways to deeper philanthropic and strategic engagement when appropriate. Conduct outreach and relationship-building to secure sponsorships, donations, and new community volunteer partnerships. Position JA proactively within the community and anticipate emerging funding and partnership trends. Advisory Board Support Support engagement of the Augusta Local Advisory Board in partnership with leadership. Assist with board communications, meeting preparation, and stewardship initiatives. Collaborate on board giving and engagement strategies. Qualifications: Education & Experience An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Required: 10+ years of professional experience in fundraising, development, sales, volunteer engagement, external relations, or partnership development Demonstrated success building and sustaining external relationships Strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills Experience with CRM or fundraising/volunteer database systems Strategic thinker with strong project management and organizational skills Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams Preferred: Nonprofit fundraising and donor management experience Volunteer recruitment and account management experience Experience supporting fundraising events and sponsorship development Familiarity with JA programming or education/community-based organizations Core Competencies Relationship Building & Stewardship Strategic Thinking Communication & Presentation Skills Project Management Results Orientation Adaptability & Resourcefulness Mission Alignment Don’t meet every single requirement?Studies have shown that individuals, namely women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At JA of Georgia, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the best candidate for this role or another within the organization. Commensurate with experience. JA also offers a full benefits package. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GEORGIA