Leadership Giving Officer - Athletics

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Position Title:

Leadership Giving Officer - Athletics

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Gift Officer I

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Leadership Giving Officer - Athletics

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Gift Officer I

Job Duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is seeking applications for a Leadership Giving Officer – Athletics to discover, cultivate, and develop relationships with donors to secure funding for UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout. The Leadership Giving Officer – Athletics will report to the Director of Development within the UW-Stout Foundation and Alumni Association and will work collaboratively with the UW-Stout Athletic Department.   

Official UW Title/ Code: Gift Officer I (AV013) Job Description

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discover, engage, and maintain a portfolio of donors in the region, state, and country with an interest in supporting UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout.

• Maintain active portfolios of donors and record all engagement, in a timely manner, in Raisers Edge.

• Conceive, write, and edit written proposals and solicit prospects for leadership annual and major gifts that contribute to UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout priorities.

• Coordinate and host donors at events (Chancellor’s Suite/Box, Johnson Fieldhouse Box, and other University events), under the supervision of the Director of Development, to enhance UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout; and provide alumni, donors, and friends a vehicle to build pride and brand awareness of UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout. 

• Conduct meetings with prospects to develop donor relationships.

• Partner with Annual Giving and Advancement Operations to enhance the leadership annual giving pipeline by identifying current donors who would be a candidate for increase in giving. 

• Partner with Foundation & Alumni Association colleagues to identify #StoutProud and Impact stories to increase pride and knowledge of the impact of philanthropy at UW-Stout.

• Work collaboratively with UW-Stout Athletics, including coaches and faculty, to foster an engaged community of supporters for UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout.

• Travel will be expected, as needed, to meet with potential donors.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers targeted fundraising and communication programs and materials specific to gift contributions in alignment with strategic initiatives

• Develops and updates prospect portfolios, evaluates existing strategy and recommends improvements to leadership

• Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external constituencies, provides information and represents the interests of the institution

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and identifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for the generation of gifts to reach program funding goals

Department:

The UW-Stout Office of University Advancement is comprised of the UW-Stout Foundation and Alumni Association. The two units collaboratively strive to advance the mission of UW-Stout through building relationships with alumni, friends, and industry partners of the university. Under the direction of the UW-Stout Foundation Board of Directors, the UW-Stout Foundation is responsible for the acquisition and stewardship of philanthropic resources for UW-Stout.

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  A six-month probationary period is required

Required Qualifications:

Minimum/ Required

• Bachelor's Degree

• Two or more years of sales, fundraising, and/or related work in relationship building

Preferred Qualifications:

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working in college athletics

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, January 23, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after January 23, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials :

Cover letter (* See below)

Curriculum vitae or resume

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Holly Bembenek

Email: bembenekh@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Rachel Muza

Email: muzara@uwstout.edu

Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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