Development Officer, Athletics (VPUR)

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

1d • $63,064 - $75,000

About The Position

The Department of Athletics at the University of Maryland seeks a dynamic and creative Development Officer to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives and priorities. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Officer applies knowledge of the University of Maryland and Maryland Athletics, including their traditions, programs, needs, and priorities, to the development process. The role represents Maryland Athletics to internal and external audiences and works with members of the university community to advance its mission. The Development Officer discusses Athletic Department needs and priorities with prospective donors and volunteers, and supports major gift activities for Maryland Athletics and/or programs and geographic areas within and outside the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The position requires local travel 50% of the time and out-of-state travel 25% of the time, as well as some evening and weekend work as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, donor relations, marketing, sales, operations, or customer service. Additional qualifying work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of required education.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, particularly annual giving, donor cultivation, and stewardship strategies.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting methods for tracking donor engagement, fundraising metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Skill in digital technologies and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, including active listening and storytelling.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Creative problem-solving, data analysis, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and results-oriented problem-solving.
• Resilience, optimism, and high ethical standards.
• Ability to work effectively in teams, engage with a range of individuals, and manage confidential information discreetly.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel locally 50% of the time and out of state 25% of the time.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Must be able to provide proof of ongoing eligibility to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Previous development or fundraising experience, ideally within intercollegiate athletics.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives and priorities.
• Apply knowledge of the University of Maryland and Maryland Athletics, including their traditions, programs, needs, and priorities, to the development process.
• Represent Maryland Athletics to internal and external audiences.
• Work with members of the university community to advance the university's mission.
• Discuss Athletic Department needs and priorities persuasively with prospective donors and volunteers.
• Support Maryland Athletics major gift activities for assigned programs and/or geographic areas.

What This Job Offers

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