Position Function:
Assist in generating major gift solicitations for athletic scholarship endowments and facility projects at Mississippi State University. Responsibilities include assiting in developing donor relationships, managing individual donor portfolios, identifying donor prospects, cultivating relationships, and donor stewardship. This position will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Ventures.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development of positive relationships with Athletic donors, coaches, and other units of the University and fosters collaborative work amongst all parties.
• Assist in the solicitation of personal contact with current and prospective donors, prepare proposals and solicit prospects for major gifts to secure an annual goal.
• Assist with needs analysis with the Associate Athletic Director for Principal Giving and athletic staff on a continual basis to establish development objectives.
• Assist with fundraising projects and assist in planning and directing special events for major gift donors and prospects.
• Assist with the developing and maintaining active portfolios of major gift prospects.
• Manages a portfolio of 250+ potential major gift donors.
• Makes 200-250 fundraising visits per year.
• Assist in implementation of programs for fund-raising for Mississippi State Athletics, to generate private contributions in support of the efforts of its student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules and regulations regarding outside interest groups, to include informing alumni and "booster" groups about applicable rules that could affect the operation of the intercollegiate athletics program.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual prospects in coordination with faculty, staff, and volunteers through the proper clearance process.
• Will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends throughout the year, as well as travel on a frequent basis.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field.
Asst. Director Level: One year of experience in fundraising or related area.
Assoc. Director Level: Two years of experience in fundraising or related area.
Preferred Qualifications:
Asst. Director Level: Master’s degree and 2+ years of fundraising experience at an NCAA institution.
Assoc. Director Level: Master’s degree and 3+ years of fundraising experience at an NCAA institution.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• This role is an integral member of the development team, and the position requires an ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral form.
• Ability to problem-solve in a timely fashion.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a wide range of internal and external constituencies is required.
• The ability to take direction.
• The ability to be flexible, work independently, take initiative, manage multiple projects, prioritize a high-volume of work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Familiarity with MS Office suite.
• The ability to manage confidential information with appropriate discretion and tact is essential.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Frequent external imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Occasionally requires lifting, bending, or other physical exertion. Often, it involves exposure to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dirt, chemicals, etc.
• Job frequently requires walking, standing, lifting, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.
• Requires handling of heavy weight objects up to 100 lbs. on a regular basis and on occasion up to 150 lbs.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Please attach your Resume and cover letter to the Application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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