Development Officer - Auburn Athletics

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Athletics is seeking a Development Officer to advance philanthropy by building relationships with donors and prospects, securing resources for student-athletes and programs, and engaging supporters on and off campus.

The role blends relationship-building, prospect development, and donor stewardship with travel and flexible hours to meet fundraising goals and support a culture of excellence within the athletics department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations
• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential prospects for cultivation through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews and other relevant resources.
• Solicits gifts and/or club memberships through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and/or phone contacts.
• Provides stewardship to include acknowledging and showing gratitude for donating/joining clubs either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and function for donors.
• Updates and informs supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans and project proposals, and ensures that a cooperative team effort is made to meet goals and objectives.
• Prepares budget with input provided by Director, reviews and approves financial records, vouchers and acquisitions.
• Develops reports, records, and programs and analyzes information necessary to plan and complete projects and assignments.
• May develop campaigns and/or presentation proposals related to funding priorities in order to keep top prospects informed, interested, involved and to meet development goals and objectives.
• The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy.
• May produce or assists in producing marketing materials to support development efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Help shape the future of Auburn Athletics through the power of philanthropy.

As a Development Officer with Auburn Athletics, you’ll build meaningful relationships with donors and prospects while helping secure the resources that fuel the success of Auburn student-athletes and programs. This highly visible role combines relationship-building, fundraising, prospect development, and donor stewardship, with significant opportunities to engage Auburn supporters both on and off campus.

Responsibilities

• Identifies potential prospects for cultivations through research, initial contact ratings, peer reviews and other relevant resources.
• Solicits gifts and/or club memberships through person-to-person visits, group presentations, and/or phone contacts.
• Provides stewardship to include acknowledging and showing gratitude for donating/joining clubs either by letter, phone call, and/or participating in/attending events and function for donors.
• Updates and informs supervisors and other staff of goal status, new plans and project proposals, and ensures that a cooperative team effort is made to meet goals and objectives.
• Prepares budget with input provided by Director, reviews and approves financial records, vouchers and acquisitions.
• Develops reports, records, and programs and analyzes information necessary to plan and complete projects and assignments.
• May develop campaigns and/or presentation proposals related to funding priorities in order to keep top prospects informed, interested, involved and to meet development goals and objectives.
• The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high-levels of autonomy.
• May produce or assists in producing marketing materials to support development efforts.

Qualifications

Development Officer I

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations

Development Officer II

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, and/or public relations

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver license, valid and in state

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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Posted Date

8/18/2026