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Job Description
The Donor Experience Officer is responsible for assisting the Assistant Athletics Director of Development with developing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive donor experience programs and engagements designed to inspire donors and prospects to Athletics. The Donor Experience Officer assists in developing engagement strategies and events for targeted and/or global donor audiences, particularly those supporting Ohio State Athletics on an annual basis through the Buckeye Club, as well as developing and driving individual/one-off experiences that move donors along the philanthropic continuum from engagement to donation to stewardship. The Donor Experience Officer is also responsible for partnering with assigned development officers from the Athletics Development team to develop and execute stewardship plans for cultivating prospects and donors through engagement and stewardship activities as well as developing and sharing the impact of philanthropy to Ohio State Athletics.
The Donor Experience Officer will serve as an advocate for individual donors across the University, and is empowered and expected to resolve problems, questions, and concerns. The Donor Experience Officer is expected to provide excellent donor relationship services and will serve as a primary contact for donors and internal partners as needed. The Donor Experience Officer is responsible for developing, executing and has oversight of all aspects of facility naming's and recognitions for Ohio State Athletics and will serve in a supporting role to the Athletics Development Events Manager.
Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director of Development, the Donor Experience Officer operates with a high degree of organization, attention to detail, critical thinking, and creativity. They must have polished written and interpersonal skills and be capable of interacting successfully with leadership, development officers, donors, coaches, student-athletes, and other key stakeholders. Occasional evening and weekend work is expected
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Function: Development and Engagement
Sub-Function: Donor Experience
Career Band: Specialized
Career Level: S2
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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