Regional Development Officer – Saint Louis

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Intercollegiate Athletics
 

Job Description

 

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, the Regional Development Officer will assist with the high-level giving or fundraising efforts of the Tiger Scholarship Fund for the University of Missouri’s Athletics Department in Saint Louis.

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 Associate Athletic Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives, the Regional Development Officer will assist with the high-level giving or fundraising efforts of the Tiger Scholarship Fund for the University of Missouri’s Athletics Department in Saint Louis.

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 in Saint Louis and surrounding areas; developing and maintaining relationships with these individuals to secure gifts in support of Athletics priorities.

Establishing 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 between 75 – 100 prospects with typical solicitation ranges of $250,000 - $3 million plus.

This position will commute to 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.

Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple projects from start to finish.

Salary

 

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year; This opportunity includes a best-in-class compensation package that includes lump sum incentives tied to annual fund renewals and new gifts.

Grade: GGS-MKT

University Title: Assistant Athletic Director

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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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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-7976.

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