• Director of Major Gifts

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    This role focuses on cultivating and stewarding major gifts for the Department of Athletics, encompassing strategic donor engagement, program management, and event support. The position is responsible for identifying and soliciting prospective donors, managing donor relationships, and representing the department at various events, while ensuring effective database management and collaboration with the USM Foundation.

     

    Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Develop and implement strategies to enhance the major giving program, including identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects for facility projects, scholarship endowments, and other departmental needs. Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, focusing on transformational engagement and stewardship.

    + Manage the stewardship of the Circle of Champions program, ensuring timely communication and benefits delivery, while maintaining accurate and comprehensive records within the donor and prospect database, and collaborating with the USM Foundation.

    + Represent the Department of Athletics at sporting events, civic clubs, alumni gatherings, and other community events, while managing and selling suites and premium seating, and overseeing the courtesy vehicle program as it relates to donor relations and engagement.

    + Assist in Athletic Foundation event planning.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.