DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT

University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc • Norman, OK

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director, Athletics Advancement, the Development Officer will manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+) to raise funds for the strategic priorities of the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department. This professional will be responsible for the effective solicitation and procurement of philanthropic gifts, including but not limited to facility, program, planned, scholarship and premium seating commitments. The Development Officer continuously seeks private fundraising opportunities to benefit OU Athletics and works closely with other members of the Athletics Advancement team, fellow OU Foundation colleagues and athletic department leadership to implement the fundraising strategy to meet fundraising goals. Position requires up to 25% travel and occasional evening and weekend work. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and one or more years of experience in fundraising, sales, nonprofit, higher education and/or communications required.

Please note that this is an on-site role in Norman, Oklahoma.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• One or more years of experience in fundraising, sales, nonprofit, higher education and/or communications
• Up to 25% travel
• Occasional evening and weekend work

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift donors ($25,000+)
• Raise funds for the strategic priorities of the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department
• Solicit and procure philanthropic gifts
• Seek private fundraising opportunities to benefit OU Athletics
• Work closely with other members of the Athletics Advancement team, fellow OU Foundation colleagues and athletic department leadership to implement the fundraising strategy to meet fundraising goals

What This Job Offers

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