Development Officer for Athletics and Recreational Sports

About Salve Regina University: Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world. Job Description: This position is eligible for up to one day remote work perweek. JOB SUMMARY: It is an exciting time in Salve Regina University's distinguishedhistory. As we near the conclusion of Our Mission. Our Moment, thelargest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the University'shistory, we are already seeing its transformational impact. Thecampaign has differentiated Salve in higher education by fuelingacademic innovation, elevating the student experience, andpositioning the University for long-term success. Yet our work is not done. Since joining the New England Women's andMen's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in 2023 and our recent additionto the Conference of New England (CNE) for hockey, Salve's athleticprograms have reached new heights. Complementing this success, theUniversity has also relaunched a vibrant recreational sportsprogram that now engages hundreds of students in club, intramural,and fitness offerings. To sustain and accelerate this momentum,Salve Regina is seeking a Development Officer with a primary focuson deepening philanthropic support for Athletics and RecreationalSports. This leader will secure resources for sport-specificinitiatives and for the athletic and recreational infrastructure?including capital enhancements and program support that directlyimpact student-athlete success and campus-wide wellness. BASIC FUNCTION: The Development Officer serves as Salve Regina University'sfront-line gifts officer for Athletics and Recreational Sports,driving the identification, qualification, cultivation, andsolicitation of prospective donors who can transformstudent-athlete success and campus-wide wellness. This role buildsand manages a dynamic portfolio of alumni athletes, parents,friends, and community partners whose inspired investments willstrengthen athletic programs, recreational offerings, and theinfrastructure that supports them. Working in close partnership with the Senior Director ofDevelopment, the Vice President for Advancement, the AthleticDirector, and coaching staff, the Development Officer securesphilanthropic support that advances Salve's competitive edgefollowing its 2023 entry into the NEWMAC and 2026 entry into theCNE for hockey. The officer fosters a culture of philanthropyacross the university community, engaging alumni, parents, andfriends through meaningful experiences at athletic competitions,regional and national travel for donor visits, and strategicengagement events that inspire lasting support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Foster a collaborative and empowering work environment rootedin Salve Regina University's Mercy mission: demonstrate empathicleadership through the positive engagement of Advancement teammembers, campus partners, and volunteers. Manage a portfolio of 150+ alumni, parent, and friendprospects. Conduct an average of 125-135 visits annually. Meetrevenue and participation targets set with the Senior Director ofDevelopment. Partner with Advancement, University, and Athletics leadership,as well as coaching staff to clearly articulate and align fundinggoals and opportunities. Develop strategies that will increase engagement and investmentin athletics. Support the launching of a "Captain's Club" to engageformer team captains with each other, our student athletes, and theboarder university. Recruit alumni and parent volunteers from specific Athleticsprograms as needed who can make leadership gifts, makeintroductions to peers, and volunteer with communicating (email,social, phone, etc.) to alumni and parents of the program. Collaborate with the Alumni Engagement Team in support offundraising initiatives such as Seahawks Take Flight, Day ofGiving, and help at all levels on Reunion Weekend and Fall Parents& Alumni Weekend. Provide regular written contact reports to summarize meetingsand accurately input constituent activity into Raiser's Edge NXT(CRM database). Monitor and analyze fundraising data to assess theeffectiveness of solicitation strategies. Provide regular reportsto university leadership on fundraising progress, donor engagementmetrics, and areas for improvement. Leverage university events, including athletic competitions,community events, and lectures, to create opportunities to generatedonor leads. Annually meet individual goals and metrics for visits,solicitations, and dollars raised meeting overall Advancement goalsas part of the Advancement Team. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: As assigned by the Senior Director of Development and VicePresident of University Advancement. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Valid driver's license is required. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverseenvironmental conditions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Flexible work hours and hybrid work options are available. Willingness to travel as a representative of theuniversity. Requires occasional nights and weekends work. Requirements: Required : Hold a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years'experience in fundraising (or comparable experience in a universityor similar organization), or equivalent professional experience insales, recruitment, marketing, business development, or publicrelations. Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment bydemonstrating deft interpersonal skills, collaborative instincts,high adaptability, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and aservice mindset aligned with advancing the University'smission. Exhibit a strong work ethic marked by commitment,follow-through, and a deep dedication to Salve Regina's mission andvalues. Possess exceptional interpersonal, organizational, verbal, andwritten communication skills, with the ability to engageeffectively at all levels of the University and with all externalconstituents. Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with ethnically,culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, faculty, andother constituencies. Maintain willingness to travel regularly and participate in on-and off-campus events and activities. Embrace an environment that emphasizes measurable objectives,including mutually agreed-upon individual goals and team-wide goalsfor annual, major, and planned gifts. Demonstrate adept technology skills, including proficiency inMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Salve Regina alumni are strongly encouraged to apply. Preferred : Hold five years of fundraising experience in a universitysetting or direct experience in athletic fundraising. Possess experience with college sports as a formerstudent-athlete or through professional experience in collegiateathletics setting. Demonstrate experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT or acomparable CRM platform. Maintain familiarity with Salve's Mercy Mission and/or holdstatus as a Salve Regina University alumnus/a. Additional Information: Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligibleemployees including (waiting periods apply): health, dental and vision coverage available on the first ofthe month following date of hire 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employercontributions as well as access to advising services long-term disability coverage employer-paid life and AD&D insurance up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees andqualified dependents robust wellness program and free access to the on-campusFitness Center Other available benefits include: supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available forqualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time discounted pet insurance through ASPCA student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI) employee Assistance Program through Health Advocate flexible spending health and dependent care accounts health savings accounts 529 collegebound saver program paid parental leave and adoption assistance For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit Salve Regina University strives to cultivate belonging valuesthrough diversity, equity inclusion in order to foster a welcomingculture for our staff, faculty and students, as well as the widercommunity. Salve Regina University embraces all people with grace.No matter the path traveled to get here, the Universityacknowledges that many identities will intersect. Salve Reginabelongs to all in its community. #J-18808-Ljbffr