1. Experience in Annual Fund development or comparable partnership development or sales experience
2. Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
3. Ability to initiate contact via phone to set meetings with donors, partners and prospects
4. Strong communication skills, including the ability to write proposals and accompanying materials to individual donors, as well as the ability to listen carefully and patiently to prospects and donors
5. Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across many demographics
6. Results-driven; willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal
7. Strong focus on quality of work and attention to detail
8. Excellent time management and follow-up skills
9. High level of initiative, specifically in the areas of sales generation and process improvement
10. Ability to work well under deadline and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
11. Ability to establish and achieve quantified objectives
12. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
13. Ability to motivate and lead others
14. Ability to work nights and weekends
15. Ability to travel around the region and to other areas of the country
16. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community

Condition of Employment

• Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications 

1. A Master’s degree
2. Experience in Intercollegiate Athletics
3. Two or more years of experience working at a NCAA Division I Institution
4. Two or more years developing and implementing strategies for fundraising or partnerships
5. Experience in Athletic Partnership Development