Events and Stewardship Manager, Athletics Development
About The Position
The Events and Stewardship Manager, Athletics Development is responsible for contributing to the overall engagement and stewardship strategy for Santa Clara University (“SCU”) Athletics alumni, donors, and other constituents to advance the Athletics Department's fundraising goals. The position will assist athletics development leadership with the execution of stewardship and events with a heavy emphasis on recruiting, training, and coordinating a student team. In addition, this role will assist the athletics development team with maintaining and organizing accurate data management relevant to development work.
Requirements
- Appreciation of and commitment to further the mission, values, and goals of SCU.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills – written and verbal.
- Experience building and maintaining constituent/client relationships.
- Experience using database management systems and other common office computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheet, email and browser applications.
- Capable of working both independently and as a team member, results-oriented, and self-starter.
- Ability to work effectively with external constituents, particularly donors, alumni, season ticket holders, and corporate sponsors.
- Ability to work effectively with internal constituents, particularly senior-level staff, coaching staff, student-athletes, and other appropriate University staff.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with frequent interruptions.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Three-five years experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising, and preferably within Division I intercollegiate athletics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in marketing and communication preferred.
- Experience in Web and graphic design preferred.
- Finance/accounting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and execution of Athletics Department development events.
- Contribute to constituent engagement and stewardship efforts for the Athletics Department.
- Assist with the organization of Athletics Development data management and analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Santa Clara University offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
