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General Purpose of Position

Meredith College seeks applicants for the Strategic Giving Officer for Athletics.  This position is responsible for athletics fundraising and the ongoing identification, cultivation, and solicitation of alumnae prospects and donors, both individuals and families, to enhance the experience for our student-athletes.  This position reports directly to the associate vice-president for institutional advancement while working with the athletics director and the athletics leadership team. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  Management of time for multiple responsibilities

Athletics Fundraising & Avenging Angels Club

• Responsible for the qualification and identification, cultivation, and solicitation of alumnae prospects and donors, with attention to leadership prospects in athletics

• Regular and systematic contact with prospects and donors through mail, phone calls, personal visits and special events on the campus

• Oversight of the Avenging Angel Club and Athletic Annual Giving, including direct mail and Giving Day appeals

• Manage the Avenging Angels’ Club, creating events to rebuild, enhance, and re-engage the members and future supporters

• Maintain scheduled electronic communication with Club members

• Provide regular prospect activity and progress reports

• Grow corporate sponsorships for the athletics department 

Meredith College Golf Classic

• Oversee all aspects of the athletics department's annual golf tournament fundraiser for 90-100 golfers

Work directly with the athletics director and the athletics leadership team as liaison.

• Meet with the athletic directors on a regular basis

• Prompt monthly gift reporting to the appropriate athletic staff from Advancement Services

Work as a member of the team of gift officers in Institutional Advancement. Performs other duties as assigned

Skills Needed:

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

• Strong oral and written communication and marketing skills.

• Understanding of donor recognition and stewardship.

• Ability to function both independently and as a member of team.

• Willingness to handle a heavy workload and irregular hours, including travel and some nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Knowledge of appropriate software and use of data, particularly Raiser’s Edge

• Familiarity with higher education and single gender education.

• Understanding of and conversant in the language and nuance of intercollegiate athletics

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required. 

• Minimum 3 years of fundraising or related experience. 

• Familiarity with higher education and single gender education preferred.
  
  

Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV