Annual Giving Professional II (Athletics)

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. The University of Arizona Athletics Department invites you to apply to the role of the Annual Giving Professional II. The principal objective of this position works with the annual giving program to enhance donor engagement for the Athletics Department. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
Demonstrated experience managing value added projects and strategic initiatives.
Strong organizational skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona position related rules and compliance.
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience in a Power 4 Conference

Responsibilities

Coordinates annual giving and donor stewardship programs by managing donor benefits, recognition initiatives, and engagement strategies that support donor acquisition, retention, and long-term philanthropic participation.
Identifies, solicits, and retains annual fund donors through proactive outreach, personalized communication, and relationship-building efforts designed to increase donor participation and revenue generation.
Develops and implements comprehensive donor stewardship and recognition programs, ensuring timely fulfillment of donor benefits, acknowledgments, and recognition opportunities that enhance donor satisfaction and loyalty.
Manages donor communication strategies through the creation and distribution of targeted mass communications, including solicitations, stewardship messaging, newsletters, event invitations, and donor impact updates.
Coordinates donor benefits programs and associated processes, including parking privileges, membership benefits, event access, and related donor services, ensuring accurate fulfillment and exceptional donor experiences.
Collaborates with internal partners including ticket operations, marketing, athletics administration, and foundation personnel to align donor engagement initiatives with organizational fundraising objectives and donor expectations.
Serves as a liaison with gift processing and advancement services teams to support tax receipting, donor benefit valuation, gift acknowledgment, and stewardship reporting processes.
Plans and executes donor engagement and stewardship events, including donor travel experiences, hospitality functions, and special engagement opportunities designed to strengthen relationships and encourage continue philanthropic support.
Implements donor recognition initiatives across athletics platforms, includes publications, digital communications, and game-day experiences, ensuring appropriate stewardship and visibility for annual fund contributors.
Analyzes donor participation and engagement trends to support annual fundraising campaigns, improve donor retention strategies, and identify opportunities for pipeline development into leadership and major gift giving.
Provides donor support during athletics events and special programs, representing the organization through professional donor interaction and stewardship activities, during evenings, weekends, and game-day operations as required.
Budget accountability.
Additional duties as assigned.