Athletic Major Gifts Officer

3 weeks ago


Queens, United States St. John's University Full time

St. John’s, established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

**Department**:Athletic Development

**Specific Job Title**: Athletic Major Gifts Officer

**Reports to**:Senior Director of Athletic Development

**Campus**: Queens

**Job Summary**:
The Athletics Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for cultivating and soliciting major gifts ($25,000+) for the Red Storm's 17 Division I athletic programs. This position reports to the Senior Director of Athletics Development in the Division of Institutional Advancement.

**Essential Functions**:

- Work closely with the Senior Director of Athletics Development, the Director of Athletics, as well as other executive, senior staff, and coaches to implement and solicit Athletics major gifts prospects.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects.
- Develop strategies for the identification, cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship of the portfolio group.
- Determine donor interest and direct toward Athletic and/or University priorities. Develop and execute an individualized plan for each prospect. Solicit every prospect for an annual gift during each fiscal year, in addition to major gifts as appropriate.
- Recommend suitable giving opportunities and prepare major gift proposals for Athletic priorities.
- Contribute to the development of a strong prospect pipeline through identification, validation, and cultivation efforts.
- Work with other members of the Advancement team to appropriately engage key prospects in University activities.
- Participate as an active member of the prospect management process, including identifying new prospects and in developing strategies for all major gifts prospects.
- Work with Advancement Services and Athletic Business Affairs to monitor incoming gifts, make sure pledge fulfillment occurs, reconcile gifts, and generate reports as needed.
- Ensure gift recognition occurs and acknowledgements are sent from the appropriate individuals in Athletics and Institutional Advancement, as appropriate.
- Participate on Athletic Fundraising Special Event Committees.
- Solicit gifts and auction prizes for Athletics Special Events.
- Participate in Red White Club and Champion Partners activities and receptions.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Competencies**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of development practices and principles and a track record of success in managing major gift prospects and in securing gifts.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and peers in the Institutional Advancement area and with internal partners and external volunteers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility to Weekend and evening work will be necessary.

**Work Environment**:
This position operates in a professional work environment and uses standard office equipment.

**Physical Demands**:
This position often requires long periods of standing and moving about in arena-like settings.

**Position Type/Expected Hours of Work**:
This full-time position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week and often requires long hours, weekend and evening work.

**Travel**:
Travel is mostly within the New York Metropolitan Area. It will also include out-of-area and overnight travel.

**Required Education and Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in development, preferably in a higher education

**Other Duties**:
Flexibility to travel. Weekend and evening work will be necessary.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

This position may be relocated to any of St.


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