Development Officer Athletics and Recreational Sports

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive

Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into 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. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

This position is eligible for up to one day remote work perweek.

It is an exciting time in Salve Regina University's distinguishedhistory. As we near the conclusion of Our Mission. Our Moment, the largest 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, and positioning 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 addition to the Conference of New England (CNE) for hockey, Salve's athletic programs have reached new heights. Complementing this success, the University has also relaunched a vibrant recreational sports program 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 Recreational Sports.

This leader will secure resources for sport-specific initiatives and for the athletic and recreational infrastructure?including capital enhancements and program support that directly impact student-athlete success and campus-wide wellness.

The Development Officer serves as Salve Regina University'sfront-line gifts officer for Athletics and Recreational Sports,driving the identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation 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 will strengthen athletic programs, recreational offerings, and the infrastructure that supports them.

Working in close partnership with the Senior Director of Development, the Vice President for Advancement, the Athletic Director, 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, and friends through meaningful experiences at athletic competitions,regional and national travel for donor visits, and strategicengagement events that inspire lasting support.

• Foster a collaborative and empowering work environment rootedin Salve Regina University's Mercy mission: demonstrate empathicleadership through the positive engagement of Advancement team members, 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 of Development.
• 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 investment in 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 of fundraising initiatives such as Seahawks Take Flight, Day of Giving, and help at all levels on Reunion Weekend and Fall Parents& Alumni Weekend.
• Provide regular written contact reports to…