JOB
- Serve as a frontline fundraiser responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, community, and philanthropic partners to secure leadership-level support for Sandburg Athletics while expanding the donor base and advancing student success and institutional priorities.
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COFFOU46140
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Confidential, Level III
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Non-exempt, non- bargaining unit
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Reports to vice president of advancement
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Principal working relationships: assistant manager of alumni engagement & advancement communications, assistant manager of advancement, dean of student engagement/athletic director, athletics, associate athletic director, assistant athletic director, coaching staff, executive director of marketing and public relations, assistant manager of marketing & public relations, graphic design specialist, coordinator of marketing operations, vice president of business & finance, Sandburg Foundation Board of Directors, alumni donors, district-community members, students, staff, and faculty.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Plan and implement athletic fundraising initiatives, engagement activities, and special events for prospective donors, alumni, and community partners.
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Coordinate athletic-related engagement programs and events, including:
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Paint the House Red initiatives
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Game-day donor and sponsor hospitality
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Athletic alumni reunions (in collaboration with the Advancement team)
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Student-athlete orientation events
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Coaching staff engagement programs (e.g., monthly breakfast or lunch updates)
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Manage targeted athletic fundraising campaigns and support annual giving.
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni, donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
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Coordinate athletic sponsorships, advertising opportunities, and external partnerships.
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Serve as liaison between Sandburg Athletics and the Sandburg Foundation to ensure alignment of goals, initiatives, and communications.
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Collaborate with coaching staff to identify program needs and funding priorities that support student-athlete success and program sustainability.
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Plan and deliver public presentations and community engagement opportunities to promote Sandburg Athletics and the Sandburg Foundation.
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Maintain accurate donor, alumni, and engagement records in the CRM system.
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Other duties as assigned
Assist with:-
planning and executing annual athletic fundraising initiatives, including an athletic Giving Day/Week and #GivingTuesday campaigns.
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donor communications, stewardship, and recognition strategies in collaboration with Advancement leadership and staff.
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maintaining and updating Foundation donor and engagement records in the Raiser’s Edge database to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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developing strategies with Advancement leadership to increase awareness and participation in annual giving among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.
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preparing materials for Sandburg Foundation Board meetings, attending quarterly meetings, and presenting reports as needed.
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working with Advancement and College leadership to prepare the annual Foundation budget and analyze athletic fundraising revenue and expenses.
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collaborating with Foundation-Advancement team members to coordinate events and activities and ensure alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.
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contributing to departmental strategic planning that aligns with the College and Foundation mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Risk-management and loss-prevention activities-
Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk-management program.
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Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college’s risk-management plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Basic dexterity skills (computer work, telephoning, and other office equipment).
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General physical effort required includes sitting, bending, reaching, and some lifting (20 lbs. or less) and the ability to place a work order for anything over that limit.
This is a security-sensitive position and will require a background check as a pre-employment qualifier
