Development Associate, Athletics

Development Associate, Athletics

The Development Associate, Athletics provides critical support to the major gift and annual giving programs within Oklahoma State Athletics and the OSU Foundation. This position is responsible for assisting in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, while helping manage key engagement activities that strengthen philanthropic support for athletics initiatives. The role plays an integral part in supporting both major gift officers and annual fund operations by coordinating prospect engagement efforts, supporting revenue-generating strategies, and ensuring a high level of donor and member experience.

Key areas of focus include:

• Major Gift Portfolio Management (40%)
• Annual Fund Growth & Revenue Strategy – Seat & Membership Giving (20%)
• Annual Fund Growth & Revenue Strategy – Non-Seat Giving (20%)
• Premium Seating Retention & Sales Support (10%)
• Customer Service & External Relations (10%)

Other duties as assigned.

Job competencies and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing and communications, nonprofit management, humanities, or related fields required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years in fundraising, development, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in a higher education setting preferred.
• Proven sense of humor and ability to have fun!

Physical requirements include the ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via video conferencing. Requires frequent repetitive motions when operating computers, telephones, and standard office equipment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer, attending meetings, or participating in events. This role includes traveling locally, regionally, and occasionally nationally for donor visits, meetings, and university events, which may include walking on campus and navigating varied environments.

Requires a valid driver's license. Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support fundraising events and donor engagement activities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to approximately 20 pounds.

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