Director of Development – Athletics

The North Dakota State University Foundation seeks mission-driven individuals interested in joining a growing team dedicated to connecting people, developing partnerships, teamwork, accountability, transparency, stewardship, communication, and service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans focused on securing leadership ($1M+) and major ($25k+) gifts and identifying potential principal gifts.
• Utilize comprehensive prospect management and research system to assist in implementation of strategic plans and other actions.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of 100-125 constituents including, alumni, friends, companies, and charitable foundations in collaboration with the Director of Athletics, Athletics development staff, Bison Sports Properties, University leadership, and fellow gift officers, staff, and leadership of the North Dakota State University Foundation. This includes initiating contacts with potential leadership and major gift donors; Develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers, campus partners, other development officers; and principal gifts unit; moving potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure; stewarding donors.
• Work collaboratively with fellow colleagues within Athletics and NDSU and within the North Dakota State University Foundation to maximize fundraising production and enhance donor relations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of four years or more in major gift, planned gift, leadership gift development or similar comparable professional experience that would lend to transferable skills.
• Experience in creating and executing strategic plans, or relatable skill.
• Strong analytical skills.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and sound judgment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lead and motivate volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to building teams and fostering a best place to work culture.