DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT

University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc • Norman, OK

22d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director, Athletics Advancement, the Director of Development will manage a portfolio of major and philanthropic gift donors ($25,000+) to raise funds for the strategic priorities of the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department. This role will have a significant and direct role in securing philanthropic support for all Athletics Department priorities, including but not limited to the West Side renovation of Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, known as The Palace Project.

The Director of Development will be responsible for the effective solicitation and procurement of major and philanthropic gifts, including but not limited to facility, program, planned, scholarship and premium seating commitments. This professional works closely with other members of the Athletics Advancement team, OU Foundation colleagues, and Athletics Department leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies that achieve aggressive fundraising goals and advance OU Athletics’ long-term vision.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
• Five (5) or more years of experience in fundraising, sales, nonprofit, higher education and/or communications

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major and philanthropic gift donors ($25,000+) to raise funds for the strategic priorities of the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department.
• Secure philanthropic support for all Athletics Department priorities, including but not limited to the West Side renovation of Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, known as The Palace Project.
• Responsible for the effective solicitation and procurement of major and philanthropic gifts, including but not limited to facility, program, planned, scholarship and premium seating commitments.
• Work closely with other members of the Athletics Advancement team, OU Foundation colleagues, and Athletics Department leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies that achieve aggressive fundraising goals and advance OU Athletics’ long-term vision.

What This Job Offers

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