Development Officer – Mizzou Athletics

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Intercollegiate Athletics
 

Job Description

 

Reporting to the Assistant AD for Leadership Giving, the Development Officer will assist with high-level giving or fundraising efforts of the Tiger Scholarship Fund for the University of Missouri’s Athletics Department.

Day-to-day activities will include: 

Developing and implementing a comprehensive major gifts program to support Athletics at the University, including strategies for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects.

Preparing and presenting major gift proposals.

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Intercollegiate Athletics
 

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Job Description

 

Reporting to the Assistant AD for Leadership Giving, the Development Officer will assist with high-level giving or fundraising efforts of the Tiger Scholarship Fund for the University of Missouri’s Athletics Department.

Day-to-day activities will include: 

Developing and implementing a comprehensive major gifts program to support Athletics at the University, including strategies for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects.

Preparing and presenting major gift proposals.

Managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors; developing and maintaining relationships with these individuals to secure gifts in support of Athletics priorities.

Working alongside the Associate Athletic Director to establish a plan with specific goals and timetables to raise major and planned gifts within the scope of special projects, campaigns, endowment or annual fundraising needs.

Conducting prospect research and identification that will lead to the solicitation of individual major gifts.

Maintaining a portfolio of 150 donors and prospects with typical solicitation ranges of $50,000 - $1 million plus.

This position will participate in Athletic events as appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to, home and away football games, home and away men's basketball games and other donor engagement events.
 

Salary

 

This opportunity includes a best-in-class compensation package that includes lump sum incentives tied to annual fund renewals and new gifts.
 

Shift

 

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Nights, Weekends, and Travel as required. 
 

Minimum Qualifications

 

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. 
 

Preferred Qualifications

 

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a NCAA Development Program handling major gifts.

Columbia Missouri Information

 

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources.  Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

 

This position is eligible for University benefits.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, and educational fee discounts.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/...

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