Leadership Giving Officer - Athletics

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Position Title:

Leadership Giving Officer - Athletics

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Gift Officer I

Job Duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Stout is seeking applications for a Leadership Giving Officer - Athletics to discover, cultivate, and develop relationships with donors to secure funding for UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout. The Leadership Giving Officer - Athletics will report to the Director of Development within the UW-Stout Foundation and Alumni Association and will work collaboratively with the UW-Stout Athletic Department.

Official UW Title/ Code:
Gift Officer I (AV013)

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Discover, engage, and maintain a portfolio of donors in the region, state, and country with an interest in supporting UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout.

* 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 leadership annual and major gifts that contribute to UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout priorities.

* Coordinate and host donors at events (Chancellor's Suite/Box, Johnson Fieldhouse Box, and other University events), under the supervision of the Director of Development, to enhance UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout; and provide alumni, donors, and friends a vehicle to build pride and brand awareness of UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout.

* Conduct meetings with prospects to develop donor relationships.

* Partner with Annual Giving and Advancement Operations to enhance the leadership annual giving pipeline by identifying current donors who would be a candidate for increase in giving.

* Partner with Foundation & Alumni Association colleagues to identify #Stout Proud and Impact stories to increase pride and knowledge of the impact of philanthropy at UW-Stout.

* Work collaboratively with UW-Stout Athletics, including coaches and faculty, to foster an engaged community of supporters for UW-Stout Athletics and UW-Stout.

* Travel will be expected, as needed, to meet with potential donors.

Key

Job Responsibilities:

* Develops and delivers targeted fundraising and communication programs and materials specific to gift contributions in alignment with strategic initiatives

* Develops and updates prospect portfolios, evaluates existing strategy and recommends improvements to leadership

* Serves as a unit liaison to internal and external constituencies, provides information and represents the interests of the institution

* Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and identifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for the generation of gifts to reach program funding goals

Department:

The UW-Stout Office of University Advancement is comprised of the UW-Stout Foundation and Alumni Association. The two units collaboratively strive to advance the mission of UW-Stout through building relationships with alumni, friends, and industry partners of the university. Under the direction of the UW-Stout Foundation Board of Directors, the UW-Stout Foundation is responsible for the acquisition and stewardship of philanthropic resources for UW-Stout.

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $60,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A six-month probationary period is required

Required Qualifications:

Minimum/ Required

* Bachelor's Degree

* Two or more years of sales, fundraising, and/or related work in relationship building

Preferred Qualifications:

Highly Desired/Preferred

* Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working in college athletics

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, January 23, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after January 23, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

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Required application materials:

Cover letter (
* See below)

Curriculum vitae or resume

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

* Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

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