Development Officer I (Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts)

EXPIRED

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105587

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105587

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Development Officer I (Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts) will identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects to help support the Cardinal Athletic Funds Major Gifts initiatives. The Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts will be responsible for the achievement of assigned fundraising goals as determined by the Assistant Athletic Director, Development.

The Development Officer I (Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts) will perform all job functions with a high degree of professionalism, and must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including oral and written. Display a high degree of initiative, creativity, accountability, and dependability.

This position will be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed and will require Local travel to visit donors and attend off-campus meetings and events. Some overnight out of state travel maybe required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies which include building, managing and solicitation a portfolio of major gift prospects.

• Solicit and secure donations of $10,000 or more to help support capital projects, annual scholarship requirements, sports specific needs and other projects.

• Execute premium seating and suite sales for both Football and Basketball.

• Achieve fundraising and premium seat/suite sell goals set by the Assistant Athletic Director of Development and the Associate Athletic Director, Development.

• Manage a portfolio of an estimated 250 donors.

• Assist in the cultivation and stewardship initiatives of our entire major gift donor base and the individual portfolio through special events and invitations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in related field.

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience in fundraising or sales.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Target Compensation Maximum:

Target Compensation Minimum:

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.

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