Athletics Development Officer
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21381 ATTENTION: The University of Wisconsin-Stout is seeking applications for an Athletics Gift Officer to discover, cultivate, and develop relationships with key donors to secure gifts and sponsorship funding for athletics and specific athletic initiatives. The Athletics Development Officer will report to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Relations and will work collaboratively with the University\'s Athletic Department. This position will also contribute to the department\'s equity, diversity and inclusion goals and initiatives. Official UW Title / Code: Gift Officer I (AV013) Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES *Discover, engage, and maintain a portfolio of key donors in the region, state, and country with a specific interest in supporting athletics. *Serve as a liaison between university advancement, alumni relations, and athletics. *Maintain active portfolios of donors and record all engagement, in a timely manner, in Raisers Edge. *Conceive, write, and edit written proposals and solicit prospects for major or annual gifts that contribute to the athletic department priorities. *Sponsor, coordinate, and host events designed to enhance the athletic department while providing alumni, donors, and fans a vehicle to remain loyal and build the brand of UW-Stout Athletics. *Conduct face-to-face meetings with prospects as well as using other personal communication tools to develop donor relationships with the athletics department. *Travel will be expected to meet face-to-face with potential donors. *Serve as a member of the athletics leadership team. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Complete applications received by end of day, Sunday, November 17, 2024 ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after November 17, 2024 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: Required application materials: 1. Cover letter (* See below) 2. Curriculum vitae or resume 3. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual\'s disability. For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Erin Konsela Email: ...@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Jen Rudiger Email: ...@uwstout.edu www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum / Required *Bachelor\'s Degree *Two or more years of sales, fundraising, and/or related work in relationship building Highly Desired/Preferred *Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working in college athletics ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: