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Athletics Director of Development
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Saint Cloud, MN (In Person)
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Job Description
Athletics Director of Development
National Collegiate Athletic Association
- Saint Cloud, MN Job Monkey
- June 12, 2026 The Director of Development
- Athletics will work to develop and facilitate relationships with internal and external entities to increase philanthropic support to the University. The Director of Development
- Athletics works to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors; coordinate activities to advance donor fundraising potential; and participates in ongoing stewardship activities. Much of the work involves face-to-face and virtual relationship management. The Director of Development
- Athletics focuses on gifts of $25,000 +. The position serves as a key member of the Advancement & Alumni Engagement team, Athletics team and works in close collaboration with other Directors of Development. Responsibilities and Results
- 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 work collaboratively with the appropriate personnel in Athletics and the colleges, schools and departments to carry out these activities.
- Recruit, enlist, supervise, and direct the work of 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree plus four years of advanced professional experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or related field, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or advanced professional experience.
- Ability to speak and write in a persuasive manner. An understanding of human motivation and principles affecting
- Demonstrated ability to ask for philanthropic contributions.
- A high degree of creativity, innovation, and self-motivation and the ability to work in a complex organization with a high degree of latitude in problem
- Ability to interact with the community of Cloud State University as an integral part of its external relations efforts.
- Ability to project a positive image of service that presents the University positively.
- Ability to understand and articulate the character and mission of St. Cloud State University and the Foundation.
- Need to maintain a high level of Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality are required in this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five to Seven years preferred experience in fundraising, athletic fundraising, and/or higher education .
- Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Job Id:
6857594057Job URL:
https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27760608/Athletics-Director-Development-Minnesota-Saint-Cloud-1111Job State:
MNJob Lat:
45.52669906616211Job Lng:
- 94.