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