Athletics Major Gifts Officer

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks a dynamic Development Officer to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Development, the role will apply fundraising knowledge to advance athletic priorities and build donor relationships across the Washington, DC area and beyond.

The candidate will utilize data analysis and storytelling to engage donors, manage donor portfolios, and collaborate with university partners.

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.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives.
• Support major gift activities and coordinate fundraising efforts within and outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area.
• Work with internal university constituencies to advance athletic priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Data analysis

Storytelling

Communication

Teamwork

Discretion

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks a dynamic Development Officer to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Development, the role will apply fundraising knowledge to advance athletic priorities and build donor relationships across the Washington, DC area and beyond.

The candidate will utilize data analysis and storytelling to engage donors, manage donor portfolios, and collaborate with university partners.