Development Officer, Athletics

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world‑class academics, life‑changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Development Officer - Athletics is a frontline fundraising role responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual and individual gift donors. This position collaborates on prospect engagement events and manages a portfolio of 100+ donors and engage colleagues to move donors through a pipeline from annual to individual giving. The Development Officer - Athletics helps support and advance fundraising efforts that directly benefit Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities.

• Donor Management: Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 100-125 annual and individual gift donors and personally conducts 120-150 high‑value personal visits annually with prospects for annual and individual giving with an emphasis on donors interested in supporting NIL initiatives.

• Strategic Planning and Execution: Helps to identify athletics and NIL major gift and planned giving prospects within personal portfolio and collaborates with other fundraising units to maximize gift potential; utilizes fundraising strategies and method or activities to ensure proper acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship of donors.

• Relationship Building: Identifies, cultivates and solicits philanthropic support by developing and maintaining relationships with individuals including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and other key personnel; fosters positive and enduring relationships that produce reciprocal benefits; builds working relationships with and serves as a development liaison to other fundraising units.

• Representation and Networking: Serves as development representative at athletics‑based events, meetings, etc., related to donor engagement as applicable, including but not limited to:
  The Billiken Golf Classic, Billiken Hall of Fame, Billiken Club Holiday Party, and various athletic alumni events.

• Communication, Documentation, and Compliance: Regularly updates database systems with prospects and projections; analyzes weekly fundraising reports; in partnership with Gift Processing, ensures all commitments follow gift guidelines and are tracked and received in a timely manner.

• Travel: Travels locally and out of town to cultivate, solicit and steward relationships.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new concepts, strategies, and tools in the field of fundraising.

• Demonstrated passion for the organization’s cause and a genuine interest in fundraising and development work.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic organizational and time management skills.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Basic networking and relationship building skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Ability to engage with donors and stakeholders in a friendly and professional manner.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• One to three years of experience in fundraising, development, non‑profit organizations, or a related field.

• Valid driver’s license required.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics and an understanding of NCAA rules.

• Experience using database management software (e.g., Ticketmaster, Banner, SLATE, etc.).

University Development

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314‑977‑5847.