Athletics Director of Development

Athletics Director of Development – St. Cloud State University

Location:

Saint Cloud, MN

Salary: $54,616 to $117,191 (Full-time)

Job Summary:

The Director of Development - Athletics will develop and facilitate relationships with internal and external entities to increase philanthropic support to the University. The director identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gifts, coordinates fundraising activities, and participates in stewardship. The role focuses on gifts of $25,000 and above and serves as a key member of the Advancement & Alumni Engagement team, working closely with other Directors of Development.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gifts ($25,000+) for established Athletics and University priorities and other projects of interest to donors.
• Manage initiatives, visits, and other activities leading to charitable contributions and collaborate with Athletics staff, colleges, schools and departments to execute these activities.
• Recruit, enlist, supervise, and direct partners and volunteers for cultivation and solicitation of major gifts.
• Identify priorities for fundraising and develop supporting materials in collaboration with the Director of Athletics and coaches.
• Participate in special events to cultivate alumni, supporters, and friends of the University.
• Initiate, collaborate and participate in stewardship activities.
• Participate as a member of the University‑wide leadership team for prospect coordination.

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of advanced professional experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of post‑secondary training, education and/or advanced professional experience.
• Ability to speak and write persuasively and understand human motivation and influencing principles.
• Demonstrated ability to ask for philanthropic contributions.
• High degree of creativity, innovation, and self‑motivation with ability to operate in a complex organization and solve problems independently.
• Ability to interact with the community of St. Cloud State University as part of external relations efforts and project a positive image of the University.
• Ability to understand and articulate the character and mission of St. Cloud State University and its Foundation.
• Strong judgment, discretion and confidentiality.

• Five to seven years of experience in fundraising, athletic fundraising or higher education fundraising.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge.