Major Gifts Officer, Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition program

Job summary

University of Minnesota invites applications for a Development Officer to drive philanthropic growth for Intercollegiate Athletics. The role partners with the Development Director, focusing on major gifts, donor engagement, and strategic collaboration across units.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in fundraising, with an entrepreneurial mindset, growth-focused approach, and willingness to travel for donor engagements and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of fundraising or related experience.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach and problem-solving.
• Strong accountability and mentorship abilities.
• Understanding of goal-setting frameworks and performance metrics.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends; Minnesota driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in face-to-face donor work to advance gift conversations and ensure a gratifying donor experience.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a major gift portfolio with donors and prospects.
• Translate academic priorities into fundable initiatives as a philanthropic advisor.
• Develop a blended portfolio and collaborate across units to enable major gift opportunities.
• Support fundraising initiatives with operational planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues on donor strategies and maintain timely reports.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Accountability

Mentorship

Growth mindset

Travel willingness

Goal setting

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor management systems

Job description

University of Minnesota invites applications for a Development Officer to drive philanthropic growth for Intercollegiate Athletics. The role partners with the Development Director, focusing on major gifts, donor engagement, and strategic collaboration across units.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in fundraising, with an entrepreneurial mindset, growth-focused approach, and willingness to travel for donor engagements and events.