Advancement Officer, Athletics & Affinity Giving

Gannon University • Erie, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advancement Officer for Athletics and Affinity Giving at Gannon is a key member of the University Advancement team reporting to the Vice President while overseeing Knight Nation in Athletics. The primary responsibility of this full-time role is to help Gannon meet and exceed fundraising goals through effective identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors, and in facilitating planned stewardship activity. The Advancement Officer is also reviewed on their ability to work effectively with members of a team and with colleagues and volunteers who support the work of Advancement and Athletics.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience in or familiarity with higher education and collegiate athletics is required.
• Interpersonal, organizational, technological, and fundraising skills are required.
• Proficiency with CRM solutions, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and event management and communications software are required.
• Additionally, the ability to partner as an excellent teammate with a sound work ethic and dedication to higher education and Gannon’s Mission is required.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience in fundraising, alumni/donor relations, and athletics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a portfolio of philanthropic prospects to secure annual, leadership, major, and deferred gifts in support of attainable yet challenging fundraising and engagement goals.
• Facilitate Knight Nation efforts, working closely with board members, Athletics administrators, coaches, donors, and volunteers with a shared purpose of increasing support for Athletics.
• Collaborate with University Advancement colleagues and volunteers to plan and produce affinity group gatherings and campaigns associated with signature events and initiatives.
• Build and effectively maintain plans related to travel, face-to-face meetings, and coverage at home and signature Athletics events, working closely with colleagues and volunteers when appropriate.
• Create written proposals, cases for support, gift agreements, and other materials to engage individuals, foundations, and corporations in support of university priorities.
• Leverage performance metrics guided by annual and strategic goals and build momentum around regular activity and achievements.
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships in a way that requires the highest standards of professional conduct and respect to ensure increased philanthropic support and engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope, responsibility and requirements of the position and informed by Gannon’s Mission and shared values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level