GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Major Gifts Officer for The Citadel Foundation, this individual works closely with the VP for Athletic Development, Director of Development and The Citadel Brigadier Foundation (TCBF) to execute strategic planning initiatives to enhance the overall athletic development efforts for The Citadel Foundation. This individual will build on the Foundation’s strengths and successes to help move The Citadel to a new level of philanthropic and alumni engagement in support of Athletics. The Major Gifts Officer will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects for Athletics.
REPORTS TO: Director of Development, Athletics
SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE:
Major Gifts Officer:
Work closely with the VP, Athletic Development and Director of Development to carry out a development plan for the overall success of The Citadel Foundation
Work closely with The Citadel Brigadier Foundation and Athletic Department to execute strategic plan for Athletic Development
Identify, qualify, and solicit potential benefactors in support of The Citadel Foundation by matching The Citadel’s fundraising to and prospective donors’ interests
Manage a portfolio of individuals, corporations, and foundations in the development of relationships to enhance or explore interest in The Citadel
Develop engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to acquire major gifts for athletics
Serve as liaison between TCBF and the Athletic Department
Adhere to annual budgets
Adhere to annual performance metrics
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education; advanced degree preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years minimum in fund development in a higher education setting, including demonstrated success in major gifts solicitations and athletic fundraising
Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other desktop computing software
Motivation to travel extensively in the fulfillment of duties
Enthusiasm and excellent people skills are essential; successful candidate must have flexibility to handle the needs of a fast-paced work environment and the individual needs of donors
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and to lead and motivate others
Ability to work effectively with other staff members, campus representatives, students, and volunteers
Affinity with the overall mission of The Citadel and The Citadel Athletics
Some evening and weekend work will be required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in athletics annual giving and/or higher education philanthropy
Experience in a Division I Athletic Department
Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
Additional experience in fundraising, public relations, and/or marketing
The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, Inc. has, as its primary purpose, to raise money from the private sector for athletic scholarships. Scholarship funds are sought from alumni, businesses and friends of the college. The Citadel Brigadier Foundation works on an annual budget, conducting fund raising efforts throughout South Carolina and in other areas of the United States each year. These yearly efforts are necessary for scholarship aid, since The Citadel Athletic Department does not receive any tax money whatsoever. The Citadel Brigadier Foundation’s foremost goal is to provide a base of professional fundraising services so as to fund all scholarships allowed by the NCAA.
