Athletics Development Officer - Major Gifts & Partnerships

ULSA University of Louisville; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking Development Officer I/II (Fundraising & Partnerships) to support revenue generation for Louisville Athletics through major gifts fundraising, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, NIL fundraising initiatives, premium seating sales, and donor engagement activities.

This position will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to enhance financial support for Louisville Athletics and advance the goals

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Two years of fundraising or sales experience for Development Officer I; three years for Development Officer II.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce CRM.
• Experience with Ticketmaster Archtics or similar ticketing systems.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for major gifts.
• Solicit and secure $10,000+ donations to support capital projects and sports needs.
• Execute premium seating and suite sales for Football and Men's Basketball.
• Achieve fundraising and premium seating goals set by Athletic Development leadership.
• Manage a donor portfolio of approximately 250 individuals.
• Travel locally to visit donors and attend events; some overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Communication skills

Donor relations

Relationship building

Strategic fundraising

Event coordination

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Ticketmaster Archtics

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

University of Louisville is seeking Development Officer I/II (Fundraising & Partnerships) to support revenue generation for Louisville Athletics through major gifts fundraising, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, NIL fundraising initiatives, premium seating sales, and donor engagement activities.

This position will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to enhance financial support for Louisville Athletics and advance the goals