Athletics Major Gifts Officer

University of Maryland - Division of University Relations; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Athletics Department seeks a dynamic Development Officer to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its priorities. Reporting to the Director of Development, the candidate will apply knowledge of the University and Athletics to advance our mission and engage with internal and external audiences.

The Development Officer will support major gift activities across the metropolitan DC area and beyond, requiring strong storytelling, collaboration,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, particularly annual giving, donor cultivation, and stewardship strategies.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting methods to track donor engagement, fundraising metrics, and portfolio performance.
• Skill in digital technologies, strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and inspire through storytelling.
• Skill in organization with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners to advance department priorities and engage volunteers.
• Support major gift activities and geographic areas inside and outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Skills

Fundraising principles

Donor cultivation

Storytelling

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Ethics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Maryland Athletics Department seeks a dynamic Development Officer to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its priorities. Reporting to the Director of Development, the candidate will apply knowledge of the University and Athletics to advance our mission and engage with internal and external audiences.

The Development Officer will support major gift activities across the metropolitan DC area and beyond, requiring strong storytelling, collaboration,