Advancement Officer for Athletics

Job Description

Job Description

Advancement Officer for Athletics 

The Advancement Officer for Athletics (AOA) supports the College's efforts to grow Athletic gift and sponsorship revenue by working with alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and prospective donors who have the potential to support strategic objectives of the College pertaining to athletics. 

The AOA reports to the Executive Director of Development with a dual reporting line to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. The position works collaboratively within the Office of College Advancement, which includes Development, Alumni Engagement, Advancement Services, and Foundation and Government Resources. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as Advancement staff lead with the Athletics Department Identify, cultivate, and solicit sponsorships and gift support for Athletics by developing and maintaining relationships with corporations, foundations, and individuals, including alumni, faculty, staff, local and regional businesses; 

• Build collaborative working relationships and serve as development liaison to coaches, College departments, and other key personnel to achieve successful fundraising;

• Responsible for a portfolio of major sponsorship and gift donors as assigned by the Executive Director of Development and the Director of Athletics and Recreation;

• Collaborate with the Annual Giving team and departmental colleagues in successful planning and execution of Athletics Week of Giving and other giving days; 

• Attend Advancement staff and prospect management team meetings, as well as key Athletic Department meetings; 

• Develop competency in fundraising and alumni engagement best practices through professional development; 

• Up to 20% of time, the AOA will support operations of the Athletic Department in areas including, but not limited to, strategic planning, NCAA compliance, sport oversight, budget development and management, and student-athlete welfare. 

• Demonstrate commitment to Inclusive Excellence as an expression of the Catholic Benedictine Values and identity of the College; 

• Travel and weekend/evening work as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Required Qualifications: 

● Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 

● Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills 

● Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously 

● Experience with office software 

● Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures 

● Ability to travel throughout the United States

Preferred Qualifications: 

● Previous fundraising experience working directly with donors 

● Knowledge of Division III athletics and particularly the MIAC conference 

● Understanding of fundraising techniques 

● Knowledge of tax guidelines regarding charitable giving 

The College of St. Scholastica 

Advancement Officer for Athletics 

The Advancement Officer for Athletics (AOA) supports the College's efforts to grow Athletic gift and sponsorship revenue by working with alumni, parents, friends, corporations, and prospective donors who have the potential to support strategic objectives of the College pertaining to athletics. 

The AOA reports to the Executive Director of Development with a dual reporting line to the Director of Athletics and Recreation. The position works collaboratively within the Office of College Advancement, which includes Development, Alumni Engagement, Advancement Services, and Foundation and Government Resources. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as Advancement staff lead with the Athletics Department Identify, cultivate, and solicit sponsorships and gift support for Athletics by developing and maintaining relationships with corporations, foundations, and individuals, including alumni, faculty, staff, local and regional businesses; 

• Build collaborative working relationships and serve as development liaison to coaches, College departments, and other key personnel to achieve successful fundraising;

• Responsible for a portfolio of major sponsorship and gift donors as assigned by the Executive Director of Development and the Director of Athletics and Recreation;

• Collaborate with the Annual Giving team and departmental colleagues in successful planning and execution of Athletics Week of Giving and other giving days; 

• Attend Advancement staff and prospect management team meetings, as well as key Athletic Department meetings; 

• Develop competency in fundraising and alumni engagement best practices through professional development; 

• Up to 20% of time, the AOA will support operations of the Athletic Department in areas including, but not limited to, strategic planning, NCAA compliance, sport oversight, budget development and management, and student-athlete welfare. 

• Demonstrate commitment to Inclusive Excellence as an expression of the Catholic Benedictine Values and identity of the College; 

• Travel and weekend/evening work as required to fulfill job responsibilities.

Required Qualifications: 

● Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 

● Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills