•Develop and execute a comprehensive annual giving strategy to grow unrestricted gifts for K-State Athletics, increase donor retention, and provide meaningful cultivation, solicitation, and engagement to move donors through the pipeline. Identify key areas of revenue generation through current and future programs.

•Develop targeted fundraising solicitations for annual giving campaigns, specific projects, or programs. Conceptualize and execute marketing materials that pertain to overall annual giving strategy and enhance revenue generation and membership growth, such as annual membership guide, email communication, direct mailings, digital marketing, advertising, and website. This position will work closely with other internal units of K-State Athletics, including Fan Experience & Sales, Ticket Office, Communications, and IT.

•Provide membership and benefit information to potential donors; assist current donors their specific membership needs including season ticket purchases, account updates, and year to year membership renewal process; foster and maintain good relations with donors, inter-departmental personnel, and the University. Must work nights and weekends as required.

WHY JOIN US: K-State Athletics is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference, and we are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent customer service, and wants to become a member of our staff to help advance our Development Office through hard work, knowledge, and dedication. Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit http://www.kstatesports.com

For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit http://www.k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

Kansas State University has been named a 2022 Top Employer by DiversityJobs.com for a third consecutive year.

The 2021 annual survey by Forbes magazine, “America’s Best Employers by State List,” finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 3 employers in the state and is the best university employer in Kansas.

WE SUPPORT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

BENEFITS:

•Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans

•Excellent retirement plan

•Generous earned leave plan – vacation and sick

•Parental leave plan

•Employer paid term life insurance

•Employer paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance

•Employer paid long term disability insurance

•Paid KSU designated holidays

K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human-resources.aspx?path=resources

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree at time of application
• Minimum of two or more years of fundraising experience

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Two years of college athletics fundraising experience

Other Requirements:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be able to promote and demonstrate respect, collaboration and friendly customer service in all working relationships and situations
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

This position holds expectations of compliance with all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, Kansas State University and K-State Athletics, Inc. rules and regulations.

HOW TO APPLY:  

To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:

1. Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
2. Resume with three professional references including contact information (name, title, phone number and email address)

BACKGROUND SCREENING STATEMENT:  In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.  If position is in development, business office or ticket office, the background screen will include a credit check.