Development Officer, Athletics page is loaded## Development Officer, Athleticslocations: SLU Saint Louis, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: **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 annuallywith 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 prospectswithin personal portfolio and collaborates with otherfundraising units to maximize gift potential; utilizes fundraising strategies and method or activities toensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, andstewardship of donors* **Relationship Building:** Identifies, cultivates and solicits philanthropic support bydeveloping and maintaining relationships with individualsincluding alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other keypersonnel; fosters positive and enduring relationships thatproduce reciprocalbenefits; builds working relationships with and serves as adevelopment liaison to other fundraisingunits* **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 andprojections; analyzes weekly fundraising reports; in partnership with Gift Processing, ensures all commitmentsfollow gift guidelines and are tracked and received in a timelymanner* **Travel:** Travels locally and out of town to cultivate, solicit andsteward relationships* Performs other duties as assigned**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Willingness to learn and adapt to new concepts,strategies and tools in the field offundraising* Demonstrated passion forthe organization'scause and a genuine interest in fundraising anddevelopmentwork* Clear and effective written and verbalcommunicationskills* Basic organizational and time managementskills.* Accuracy and attention todetail* Basic networking and relationship buildingskills* Ability towork effectively as part of ateam* Ability to engage with donors and stakeholders ina friendly and professionalmanner**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 DevelopmentScheduled Weekly Hours:40Saint 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.
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