Athletics Fundraising Lead & Donor Engagement

College of St Scholastica Inc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

College of St. Scholastica, Inc. in Duluth, MN is seeking an Advancement Officer for Athletics to expand athletic gift and sponsorship revenue.

You will cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and partners to support strategic athletic objectives and work across Advancement, Alumni Engagement, and Athletics offices. The role reports to the Executive Director of Development and the Director of Athletics, with travel across the United States and occasional weekend/evening commitments as part

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 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

• Serve as Advancement staff lead with the Athletics Department, cultivating sponsorships and gift support for Athletics by developing relationships with corporations, foundations, and individuals.
• Build collaborative relationships and serve as development liaison to coaches, departments, and personnel to achieve fundraising goals.
• Manage a portfolio of major sponsorship and gift donors as assigned by leadership.
• Collaborate with Annual Giving and departments in planning and executing giving events.
• Attend advancement and departmental meetings and participate in strategic planning.
• Develop competency in fundraising and alumni engagement best practices.
• Support operations of the Athletic Department up to 20% of the time, including NCAA compliance, budget development, and student-athlete welfare.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

College of St. Scholastica, Inc. in Duluth, MN is seeking an Advancement Officer for Athletics to expand athletic gift and sponsorship revenue.

You will cultivate relationships with alumni, donors, and partners to support strategic athletic objectives and work across Advancement, Alumni Engagement, and Athletics offices. The role reports to the Executive Director of Development and the Director of Athletics, with travel across the United States and occasional weekend/evening commitments as part