Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, master’s degree preferred

Minimum Experience: A minimum of three years of successful fundraising experience preferably in higher education or with a non-profit organization. Demonstrated fundraising success is an important requirement for the position.

Minimum Other: •Requires high level of energy, enthusiasm and accountability fueled by a result/outcome-oriented work ethic. High level of organizational skills resulting in a donor management strategy of research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective and current donors. •Willingness and ability to travel; possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; ability to work as part of an organization without direct daily supervision; outstanding oral and written communication skills are necessary to articulate departmental and institutional viewpoints, goals, and needs. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Experience: Five or more years of experience in major gifts fundraising in athletics. Proven work performance with fundraising metrics and/or campaigns.

Preferred Other: Strong organizational management and interpersonal skills, together with self-motivation and ability to motivate others, including staff, faculty, and volunteers; ability to work as a team member within a complex institution with overlapping areas and goals.