Athletics Annual Giving Strategist

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, is seeking an Annual Giving Officer for Athletics to lead strategy and execution of a comprehensive annual giving program. You will engage alumni, student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and friends through omni-channel outreach and personal solicitations to boost philanthropic revenue.

The role requires building partnerships with UNH’s central Annual Giving team, working with the Athletics Director, and coordinating with development colleagues to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of fundraising experience or equivalent (sales, business development, account/relationship management, marketing and/or public relations).

Responsibilities

• Develop Athletics Annual Giving strategy aligned with UNH's broader fundraising goals.
• Oversee direct marketing efforts for Athletics and coordinate messaging with central Annual Giving.
• Manage a donor portfolio and solicit gifts up to $25,000 to meet revenue and participation targets.
• Conduct 100-125 visits per fiscal year via video, phone, or in-person, with travel as needed across state, region, and occasionally the U.S.

Skills

Annual Giving strategies

Donor cultivation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Travel willingness

DEI awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database technologies

Job description

University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH, is seeking an Annual Giving Officer for Athletics to lead strategy and execution of a comprehensive annual giving program. You will engage alumni, student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and friends through omni-channel outreach and personal solicitations to boost philanthropic revenue.

The role requires building partnerships with UNH’s central Annual Giving team, working with the Athletics Director, and coordinating with development colleagues to