Athletics Advancement & Sponsorship Lead

College of St. Scholastica; Duluth, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN seeks an Advancement Officer for Athletics to grow gift and sponsorship revenue for athletics.

You will work with alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and prospective donors under dual reporting lines to the Executive Director of Development and Athletics. Responsibilities include securing sponsorships, coordinating with coaches and departments, managing major donor portfolios, and participating in giving days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience with office software.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Ability to travel throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and solicit sponsorships and gifts for Athletics from alumni, friends, corporations and donors.
• Build relationships with coaches, departments and personnel to support fundraising goals.
• Manage a portfolio of major sponsorship and gift donors as assigned.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving and other teams on giving days and campaigns.
• Attend staff and prospect management meetings and key department meetings.
• Develop fundraising and alumni engagement skills through professional development.
• Support Athletics operations up to 20% of time including planning, NCAA compliance, sport oversight, budget and student-athlete welfare.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Diversity & inclusion collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN seeks an Advancement Officer for Athletics to grow gift and sponsorship revenue for athletics.

You will work with alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and prospective donors under dual reporting lines to the Executive Director of Development and Athletics. Responsibilities include securing sponsorships, coordinating with coaches and departments, managing major donor portfolios, and participating in giving days.