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Posted: 10-Sep-25

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations Operations - Development

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Preferred Education:

4 Year Degree The University of Missouri Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director – Major Gifts. This role will be responsible for advancing major gift fundraising strategies.

The Assistant AD – Major Gifts will lead efforts to secure philanthropic support for capital projects, scholarships, and other Athletics priorities. This role will collaborate across departments including Advancement, Foundation, Ticketing, and Donor Relations to ensure seamless fundraising operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors; developing and maintaining personalized relationships to secure commitments in support of Athletics priorities.

Assisting in strategic leadership of the Mizzou Athletics Fund, including long-term growth plans and alignment with capital campaign goals.

Collaborating with coaches and internal stakeholders to identify funding needs and donor engagement opportunities.

Preparing and presenting major gift proposals to high level donors and constituents.

Conducting prospect research and identification that will lead to the solicitation of individual major gifts.

Submitting plans to reach goals for fundraising and premium seating sales.

Managing donor relationships and prospects with the goal of increasing both capital gift and annual giving support for Mizzou Athletics.

Collaborating with other university staff to best match donors’ philanthropic interests with current Mizzou Athletics priorities.

Working with various departments to ensure effective stewardship and timely fulfillment of athletic donor benefits.

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