Senior Development Officer for Athletics

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Winthrop Position Title

Senior Development Officer for Athletics

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Position Information

Winthrop Position Title

Senior Development Officer for Athletics

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State Title

Development Officer II

State Class Code

CC60

State Pay Band

08

Annual Salary/Hiring Range

$95,103

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for University Advancement and in collaboration with the Athletic Director, the incumbent develops and implements strategies and action plans to secure philanthropic support from donors interested in supporting athletic initiatives through gifts and pledges of $25,000 or more.

Job Summary

Makes personal visits with prospective donors to engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward their gift interest in support of Winthrop’s athletic programs.

Plans and executes local, regional and national travel, as needed.

Manages an active portfolio of approximately 80 prospects in all stages of the gift cycle.

Solicits major gifts and pledges of $25,000 or more.

Completes contact and call reports in a timely fashion on the Raiser’s Edge platform.

Works collaboratively with peer Advancement, Athletics, Foundation and other university staff and volunteers to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors.

Assists with Advancement and Athletics programming and initiatives in support of fundraising goals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

At least five years of professional experience in fundraising or related non-profit organizational work, alumni relations, sales or closely related field.

Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree.

Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics and/or professional experience working in athletics.

Demonstrated success in building donor/client relationships.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Proven success with cold-calling techniques.

Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies.

Effective organizational skills and the ability to manage time and travel and successfully juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong research and analytical skills.

Demonstrated self-initiative and creative problem solving abilities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the campus community and forge strong relationships with alumni and prospective donors.

Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in all circumstances.

High level of competency with common MS Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and working knowledge of or ability to learn Raiser’s Edge

NXT

platform software.

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute annual and long-term work plans.

Travel/Overtime Requirements

Attendance at sporting events and local, regional and national travel required.

License/Certification

Type of Position

Classified

Position Status

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hours Per Week

37.5

Months per Year

12

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | 2025033S | | Open Date | 10/09/2024 | | Close Date | 10/30/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | PLEASE NOTE |
*** A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.**

| | NOTICE | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe how your professional background is applicable to this position and will help you be successful in this role.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Describe your interest in Winthrop University and this particular position.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Describe your experience in/knowledge of intercollegiate athletics.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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