Athletics Development Lead

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Office of External Affairs is seeking an Assistant Director of Development- Athletics to build philanthropic support for the university and the Department of Athletics. You will manage a donor portfolio, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects, with gifts up to $99,000, while collaborating with colleagues and reporting on progress.

Responsibilities include developing prospect-specific strategies, preparing proposals, maintaining accurate records, and using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• At least two (2) years of professional fundraising experience or transferable experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages an assigned portfolio of prospective donors to meet qualification, meeting, solicitation, and revenue goals.
• Develops and executes prospect-specific cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Prepares and presents gift proposals and maintains donor/prospect documentation.
• Uses reporting tools to monitor portfolio activity and adjust engagement strategies.
• Attends events to engage with prospects and donors.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Ohio State University’s Office of External Affairs is seeking an Assistant Director of Development- Athletics to build philanthropic support for the university and the Department of Athletics. You will manage a donor portfolio, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects, with gifts up to $99,000, while collaborating with colleagues and reporting on progress.

Responsibilities include developing prospect-specific strategies, preparing proposals, maintaining accurate records, and using