Athletic Philanthropy Director — Major Gifts

Creighton University; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University is seeking a Director of Athletic Development to acquire philanthropic support for its athletics programs. You will manage a portfolio of 150–200 donors, conduct up to 250 personal visits annually, and coordinate gift efforts across multiple sports and programs.

You will work with the development team to cultivate major gifts, steward donors, support premium seating initiatives, and help staff manage the Varsity Club and student assistants. National travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3+ years of donor relations experience.
• Experience with cultivating, soliciting and closing gifts.
• Experience working in customer relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of annual and major gift donors and prospects, approx 150–200 with 250 visits annually.
• Assist with cultivating and stewardship programs for major and principal gift donors and Jaybackers; support marketing and branding.
• Assist in premium seating efforts for athletic events across multiple sports.
• Solicit major gifts for 16 athletic programs as coordinated by the department.
• Coordinate the Varsity Club priorities, implementation and tracking.
• Oversee day-to-day duties for student assistants in the Athletic Development office.

Skills

Donor relations

Gifts solicitation

Customer relations

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Advance

Reeher

Archtics

Advantage

Paciolin

Job description

Creighton University is seeking a Director of Athletic Development to acquire philanthropic support for its athletics programs. You will manage a portfolio of 150–200 donors, conduct up to 250 personal visits annually, and coordinate gift efforts across multiple sports and programs.

You will work with the development team to cultivate major gifts, steward donors, support premium seating initiatives, and help staff manage the Varsity Club and student assistants. National travel is expected.