Major Gifts Officer, Athletics
EXPIRED

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Posted Date: Oct 11, 2024

Expired Date: Dec 05, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $80,000-$90,000/yr
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles and a global center for arts, technology, and international business, USC is also one of the largest private employers in the City of Los Angeles.  We are searching for exceptional individuals to help us fulfill our mission: developing individuals and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. As an employee of USC, you will be part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students, and staff that make the university what it is.

USC Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of Competitive Spirit, Togetherness, Passionate Pride for USC, and Our Courage to Blaze the Trail, the Trojans choose to lead by example. With over 600 student-athletes competing throughout USC’s 23 sports programs, USC Athletics is committed to serving as the unmatched, unquestioned top destination for talented student-athletes to reach their fullest potential in all that they do and offering student-athletes the ability to compete for NCAA and Big Ten championships while working toward a degree from one of the world’s leading universities.

Job Description:

USC Athletics is looking to hire a Major Gifts Officer to join our staff and student community of 600+ individuals.  This individual will assist in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gift donors and will work under the general direction of the Associate Athletic Director for Development and as a member of the major gift development team.

Knowledge of and experience working in higher education preferred. Understanding of the unique culture and needs of college athletes preferred.

This position serves a diverse student and staff population, must demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for historically under-served populations, and is expected to contribute to the program’s diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts. USC Athletics is committed to increasing diversity in its staff and welcomes applications from persons of all backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, and sexual orientations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Identify and maintain a portfolio major gift prospects, including Top 25 prospects who will be solicited for a major gift within 12-18 months.
  • Develop and implement a solicitation strategy for each assigned major gift prospect, which will include 200 contacts annually (120 of these contacts will be in person).
  • Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects with emphasis on gifts of $50,000 or more and develop and implement cultivation/solicitation strategies for each assigned major gift prospect. 
Department History

University of Southern California Development 2024–2025

Person Role

Michael Rorabaugh

Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Development

Jeff Fucci

Senior Associate Athletic Director (Operations & Capital Initiatives)

Danielle Duran

Associate Athletic Director For Membership Services

Rashaad Moore

Assistant Athletic Director For Major Gifts

Cameron Wong

Senior Director, Partnership Development

Brittany Werre

Director of Development

Ben Flora

Director, Partnership Development

Amanda Cassella

Director of Membership Services

University of Southern California Development 2023–2024

Person Role

Jeff Fucci

Senior Associate Athletic Director (Operations & Capital Initiatives)

Dr. Parker Poliakoff

Associate Athletic Director For Development

Scott Wandzilak

Associate Athletic Director

Rashaad Moore

Assistant Athletic Director For Major Gifts

Brent Watson

Assistant Athletic Director

Cameron Wong

Senior Director, Partnership Development

Becky Gramstrup

Director of Development

Amanda Cassella

Director of Membership Services

University of Southern California Development 2022–2023

Person Role

Matt Wells

Vice President, Partnership Development

Jeff Fucci

Senior Associate Athletic Director (Operations & Capital Initiatives)

Danielle Duran

Associate Athletic Director For Membership Services

Scott Wandzilak

Associate Athletic Director

Cameron Wong

Senior Director, Partnership Development

Ben Flora

Director, Partnership Development

Shayne Cotner

Director, Partnership Development

Joseph Udoh

Director, Partnership Development

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