This position will engage alumnae, parents, faculty, staff and friends in athletics fundraising activities, and manage all processes associated with these fundraising activities consistent with messaging for CSB athletics. This will include making personal visits to donors and prospects in order to cultivate and solicit gifts; raise funds at all levels to support the Blazer Backers program; work in coordination with the director of advancement communications to develop, expand and secure sponsorship support at all levels; work collaboratively to produce the annual game program which promotes intercollegiate athletics and sponsorship support for the athletics program; identify grant opportunities; prepare solicitations to support CSB athletics; and lead all coordinating aspects of specific special events such as the annual Women’s Walk and annual Blazer Open Golf Tournament.
 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Three years fundraising experience is required.  
• Previous experience in athletics and/or a development program, preferably in higher education, is preferred.
• Demonstrated record in securing gifts from individuals, companies and/or foundations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, computer and interpersonal communications skills required to professionally relate to internal and external clientele.  A communications and/or marketing background is beneficial.  
• Strong organizational, motivational and time management skills are essential.

College of Saint Benedict
Human Resources - Position # HRW200859 
37 South College Ave
St. Joseph, MN 56374
E-mail: employment@csbsju.edu