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Athletic Major Gift Officer
St. John's University
New York, NY
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| Qualifications • 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 • Bachelor's degree • Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in development, preferably in a higher education | Responsibilities • This position reports to the Senior Director of Athletics Development in the Division of Institutional Advancement • 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 Benefits • St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget • Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events |