Annual Leadership Giving Officer, Athletics

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Benefits & Perks:

Rollins is the best college in Florida, but don't just take our word for it. See what the experts are saying. Explore all of the ways Rollins is top ranked—from our academic excellence and expert faculty to our unparalleled campus and one-of-a-kind study abroad opportunities. For the 15th consecutive year, Rollins College has been named a “Great College to Work For”! Be a part of the Rollins experience and find a place where you belong. Ready to join us?

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At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative, competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the Rollins service experience.Click here to learn more about our commitment to Service Excellence at Rollins College!

Benefits & Perks:

25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time) 10 Days - Paid Holidays 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire) 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month) 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Domestic Partner Benefits 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans Free On-Campus Parking Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more) Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families Pet Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs: Blue Rewards, Rally Dollars, Hinge Health Musculoskeletal Coaching Plus More! Additional Perks: Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more) Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more) College Bookstore Discounts  Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play and Learn Plus More! Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous full-time benefits package. Click here to review our full benefits package.

Job Summary:

The Rollins College Institutional Advancement team is seeking an Annual Leadership Giving Officer of Athletics to join their team! The Annual Leadership Giving Officer, Athletics is responsible for the direct solicitation of athletic donors at the Fiat Lux Society level of $2,500+ to the Rollins Annual Fund and for managing a rotating portfolio of approximately 300 alumni and parent donors and prospects with a giving capacity of $2,500K-10K annually. This entry-level fundraiser will work cross-organizationally to enhance alumni and parent engagement strategies and implement an effective fundraising program to support the advancement goals of the College’s Strategic Plan for Athletics. The Officer is a member of the staff in the Division of Institutional Advancement and reports to the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Marketing.Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving prospects with the capacity to make annual athletic gifts of $2,500-$10,000 to maximize giving to Athletics. Directly qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward portfolio of approximately 300 alumni and parent donors/prospects in support of the Athletics Director’s strategic plan and priorities. Have direct contact with over 20 unique prospects each month to meet fundraising and key performance metrics utilizing multi-channel outreach including personal visits and special events on campus (including sporting events), phone, mail, and digital channels such as Teams (video), text, and email. Engage in leadership athletic annual gift solicitations that 1) retain current and re-engage lost athletics donors, 2) increase giving levels of current athletics donors, 3) acquire new athletic donors, and 4) increase unrestricted giving to the general Athletics Fund. Work directly with Athletics leadership, coaches, and staff as liaison to support athletic leadership annual giving opportunities and strategies. Demonstrate effective strategies and utilize best practices in athletic fundraising. Consistently meet or exceed individual and team key performance goals. Identify prospects as potential prospective major and planned gift donors for handing off to the Major and Planned Giving fundraising team.   Develop, implement, and manage other annual giving avenues for increased undesignated gifts within sports and department-wide. In partnership with the Athletic Director, support the annual fundraising engagement for a new Athletics Advisory Council. Work with departments within Advancement, including Annual Giving, Major and Planned Giving, and Donor Relations, to create and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Work with the offices of Alumni Engagement and the Director of Parent and Family Giving to support athletic programs and events that increase engagement and maintain positive relationships with athletic alumni and parents. Play a key role in securing athletics challenge donors for Rollins Fund initiatives such as Giving Day. Support Alumni and Family Weekends and Parents & Family Council Spring Forum as well as other development programs, as assigned.

Qualifications & Education:

Required: Bachelor’s Degree. A minimum of one year experience in fundraising, direct sales, or job-related field.  Preferred: Former NCAA student-athlete.  Experience in Advancement in a higher education setting. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to handle confidential information, maintain and update files with a high degree of accuracy, and sensitivity to the importance of alumni and donor relations. Computer fluency including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn and utilize the Ellucian Banner database, Argos reporting, and other technology/systems. Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to manage multiple projects at once; ability to meet deadlines in order to meet fundraising goals. Work independently and be self-motivated in initiating contact with donors and potential donors; maintain relationships in person and electronically. Excellent written, verbal, and people skills. Understanding of and conversant in the language and nuance of intercollegiate athletics. Demonstrated ability to work successfully and effectively with a wide range of constituents and manage complex relationships; Act independently and as a member of a team, and ability to work collaboratively Understand donor recognition and stewardship, and a general level of comfort dealing with high-net-worth individuals. Ability to build strong relationships with Athletics leadership, coaches, and staff to understand the annual fund needs of the Athletics program as they relate to the College’s Strategic Plan for Athletics; ability to incorporate the mission of Rollins College into daily work. Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Experience employing technology, digital marketing tools, data management, and analytics to optimize fundraising efforts.

Work Environment:

Campus-based, front-facing customer service position, working in an office environment. Regular use of a computer and databases. Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, may be required on an “as needed” basis. For example, attend the Alumni Weekend and Family Weekend and a variety of home varsity sports games and matches.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials: Cover letter Resume Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:  

Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences—from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives—as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.  Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities. 

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

12