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JOB SUMMARY

The Development Officer – Athletics is a frontline fundraising role responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual and individual gift donors. This position collaborates on prospect engagement events and manages a portfolio of 100+ donors and engage colleagues to move donors through a pipeline from annual to individual giving. The Development Officer - Athletics helps support and advance fundraising efforts that directly benefit Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Management: Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 100-125 annual and individual gift donors and personally conducts 120-150, high-value personal visits annually with prospects for annual and individual giving with an emphasis on donors interested in supporting NIL initiatives
Strategic Planning and Execution: Helps to identify athletics and NIL major gift and planned giving prospects within personal portfolio and collaborates with other fundraising units to maximize gift potential; utilizes fundraising strategies and method or activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors
Relationship Building: Identifies, cultivates and solicits philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with individuals including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other key personnel; fosters positive and enduring relationships that produce reciprocal benefits; builds working relationships with and serves as a development liaison to other fundraising units
Representation and Networking: Serves as development representative at athletics-based events, meetings, etc., related to donor engagement as applicable, including but not limited to: The Billiken Golf Classic, Billiken Hall of Fame, Billiken Club Holiday Party, and various athletic alumni events
Communication, Documentation, and Compliance: Regularly updates database systems with prospects and projections; analyzes weekly fundraising reports; in partnership with Gift Processing, ensures all commitments follow gift guidelines and are tracked and received in a timely manner
Travel: Travels locally and out of town to cultivate, solicit and steward relationships
Performs other duties as assigned

JOB SUMMARY

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Management: Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 100-125 annual and individual gift donors and personally conducts 120-150, high-value personal visits annually with prospects for annual and individual giving with an emphasis on donors interested in supporting NIL initiatives
Strategic Planning and Execution: Helps to identify athletics and NIL major gift and planned giving prospects within personal portfolio and collaborates with other fundraising units to maximize gift potential; utilizes fundraising strategies and method or activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors
Relationship Building: Identifies, cultivates and solicits philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with individuals including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other key personnel; fosters positive and enduring relationships that produce reciprocal benefits; builds working relationships with and serves as a development liaison to other fundraising units
Representation and Networking: Serves as development representative at athletics-based events, meetings, etc., related to donor engagement as applicable, including but not limited to: The Billiken Golf Classic, Billiken Hall of Fame, Billiken Club Holiday Party, and various athletic alumni events
Communication, Documentation, and Compliance: Regularly updates database systems with prospects and projections; analyzes weekly fundraising reports; in partnership with Gift Processing, ensures all commitments follow gift guidelines and are tracked and received in a timely manner
Travel: Travels locally and out of town to cultivate, solicit and steward relationships
Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Willingness to learn and adapt to new concepts, strategies and tools in the field of fundraising
Demonstrated passion for the organization's cause and a genuine interest in fundraising and development work
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Basic organizational and time management skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail
Basic networking and relationship building skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to engage with donors and stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree
One to three years of experience in fundraising, development, non-profit organizations or a related field
Valid driver’s license required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics and an understanding of NCAA rules
Experience using database management software (e.g. Ticketmaster, Banner, SLATE, etc.)

Function

University Development

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

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