Director of Major Gifts - Athletics

Utah State University; Logan (UT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 105.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Utah State University is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Major Gifts for Utah State Athletics in Logan. This role will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts to support athletics priorities and expand the Blue A Society into a comprehensive donor engagement program.

The position collaborates with athletics leadership, central advancement, and university administrators to advance fundraising initiatives, while traveling to donor events and games as needed.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus required fundraising experience.
• Proven ability to engage in complex gift conversations and close major gifts.
• Experience managing donor portfolios and meeting fundraising goals.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to work with senior administrators and advisory boards.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
• Personally solicit leadership and major gifts in support of athletics priorities.
• Build strong relationships with the local community, fans and donors.
• Meet annual fundraising and revenue goals.
• Partner with athletics, advancement and university staff.
• Work closely with central advancement offices.
• Understand USU's gift acceptance, crediting policies and naming policy.
• Attend athletic competitions, donor events, and alumni gatherings.
• Represent the athletic department at fundraising and stewardship events.
• Maintain accurate donor records and track fundraising metrics.
• Prepare reports on fundraising progress.
• Report to Assistant Athletics Director of Major Gifts.

Conhecimentos

Fundraising experience

Donor portfolio management

Major gifts closing

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Database proficiency

CRM software

Formação

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Ferramentas

Databases

CRM software (Raiser's Edge)

Descrição da vaga

Utah State University is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Major Gifts for Utah State Athletics in Logan. This role will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts to support athletics priorities and expand the Blue A Society into a comprehensive donor engagement program.

The position collaborates with athletics leadership, central advancement, and university administrators to advance fundraising initiatives, while traveling to donor events and games as needed.