Sacramento, California
Posted: 04-Nov-25
Location: Sacramento, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Sector:
Salary Details:
Internal Number: 552159
The incumbent independently develops and coordinates the execution of strategic plans for partners with traditional, digital and other non-traditional media opportunities to bolster their own brand and garner maximum exposure through inventory such as venue signage; digital engagement including social media, the official athletics website, content, digital retargeting, event sponsorships and promotion; corporate hospitality.
The ideal incumbent is self-motivated, creative, thrives under pressure, results-driven, able to handle rejection, and believe in the mission of Sacramento State Athletics. The incumbent travels locally and nationally; and regular attendance at evening and weekend athletic activities and donor events.
- Experience in Annual Fund development or comparable partnership development or sales experience
- Broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
- Ability to initiate contact via phone to set meetings with donors, partners and prospects
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to write proposals and accompanying materials to individual donors, as well as the ability to listen carefully and patiently to prospects and donors
- Ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across many demographics
- Results-driven; willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish the goal
- Strong focus on quality of work and attention to detail
- Excellent time management and follow-up skills
- High level of initiative, specifically in the areas of sales generation and process improvement
- Ability to work well under deadline and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to establish and achieve quantified objectives
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to motivate and lead others
- Ability to work nights and weekends
- Ability to travel around the region and to other areas of the country
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community
Condition of Employment
- Ability to pass background check
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s degree
- Experience in Intercollegiate Athletics
- Two or more years of experience working at a NCAA Division I Institution
- Two or more years developing and implementing strategies for fundraising or partnerships
- Experience in Athletic Partnership Development