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Athletics Director of Development
St. Cloud State University
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Posted: 12-Jun-26
Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Type: Full-time
Salary: $54,616 to $117,191
Categories:
Operations
Operations - Development
Sector:
Collegiate Sports
The Director of Development - Athletics will work to develop and facilitate relationships with internal and external entities to increase philanthropic support to the University. The Director of Development - Athletics works to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective donors; coordinate activities to advance donor fundraising potential; and participates in ongoing stewardship activities. Much of the work involves face-to-face and virtual relationship management. The Director of Development - Athletics focuses on gifts of $25,000 +. The position serves as a key member of the Advancement & Alumni Engagement team, Athletics team and works in close collaboration with other Directors of Development.
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.
St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings.Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career.Our 100-acre campus is between downtown St. Cloud and the Beaver Islands, a group of more than 30 islands that form a natural maze for a two-mile stretch of the Mississippi River. The St. Cloud metropolitan area is 24th on Forbes magazine's “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers." St. Cloud State is ranked in Forbes magazine's "America's Top Colleges" and Money magazine's "Money's Best Colleges."
