Annual Giving Officer, Athletics
About The Position
Implement strategic fundraising initiatives for the Division of Athletics by soliciting philanthropic commitments, coordinating targeted appeals, supporting sport-specific crowdfunding campaigns, and leading all Go Norse Fund efforts in close collaboration with several key teams across Athletics and Advancement. Manage and implement strategic efforts to strengthen philanthropic support for the Division of Athletics, including soliciting annual gifts—typically ranging from $1,000 to $25,000—coordinating targeted appeals, and supporting sport-specific crowdfunding campaigns. Coordinate and execute all Go Norse Fund initiatives, working closely with colleagues in annual giving, alumni communications, donor engagement, and athletics ticketing to increase donor participation, implement effective stewardship plans, and enhance alumni affinity to Norse athletics. Document and maintain quality records in the donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) adhering to all established reporting deadlines, utilizing university systems to record prospect and donor interactions, track proposals, and maintain prospect and donor contact information. Manage special projects and development functions assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Development, including communication to external stakeholders and internal partners, donor and prospect events, sport-specific alumni events and receptions, and volunteer engagement opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience required.
- Demonstrate a positive growth mindset and a passion for higher education and collegiate athletics.
- Foundational understanding of fundraising principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows applications, including Teams.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge.
Responsibilities
- Solicit philanthropic commitments, typically ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.
- Coordinate targeted appeals.
- Support sport-specific crowdfunding campaigns.
- Lead all Go Norse Fund efforts.
- Coordinate and execute all Go Norse Fund initiatives.
- Increase donor participation.
- Implement effective stewardship plans.
- Enhance alumni affinity to Norse athletics.
- Document and maintain quality records in the donor database (Raiser’s Edge NXT).
- Utilize university systems to record prospect and donor interactions, track proposals, and maintain prospect and donor contact information.
- Manage special projects and development functions assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Development.
- Manage communication to external stakeholders and internal partners.
- Manage donor and prospect events.
- Manage sport-specific alumni events and receptions.
- Manage volunteer engagement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
