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Saint Louis University · 2 months ago

Development Officer, Athletics

SLU Saint Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities, recognized for its world-class academics and strong commitment to service. The Development Officer – Athletics is responsible for managing donor relationships, cultivating support for athletics, and advancing fundraising efforts, particularly related to Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 100-125 annual and individual gift donors and personally conducts 120-150, high-value personal visits annually with prospects for annual and individual giving with an emphasis on donors interested in supporting NIL initiatives

Helps to identify athletics and NIL major gift and planned giving prospects within personal portfolio and collaborates with other fundraising units to maximize gift potential; utilizes fundraising strategies and method or activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors

Identifies, cultivates and solicits philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with individuals including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other key personnel; fosters positive and enduring relationships that produce reciprocal benefits; builds working relationships with and serves as a development liaison to other fundraising units

Serves as development representative at athletics-based events, meetings, etc., related to donor engagement as applicable, including but not limited to: The Billiken Golf Classic, Billiken Hall of Fame, Billiken Club Holiday Party, and various athletic alumni events

Regularly updates database systems with prospects and projections; analyzes weekly fundraising reports; in partnership with Gift Processing, ensures all commitments follow gift guidelines and are tracked and received in a timely manner

Travels locally and out of town to cultivate, solicit and steward relationships

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising experienceDatabase management softwareIntercollegiate athletics knowledgeCommunication skillsNetworking skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkAttention to detail