· Coordinate the acquisition, advancement, and retention of Rocket Fund members by working with the marketing team to develop and produce solicitations, renewals, and marketing materials.
· Create, plan, and manage innovative annual giving initiatives and programs to drive annual giving growth in both members and cash donations.
· Advise prospective donors on possible capital gift programs to support Toledo Athletics.
· Build and manage portfolio of advancement prospects, meeting annual goals set each year.
· Provide customer service/support and membership assistance to donors over the phone, via email, and at athletic and Rocket Fund events.
· Make phone calls to donors and prospects to secure donations.
· Utilize game days to visit and advance donor/prospect support of Toledo Athletics.
· Represent the Rocket Fund at on and off campus events to increase donations and members; may involve travel.
Athletic Event Ticket Sales:
· Duties include performing outbound calls. The ideal candidate will concentrate on Football, Women’s Volleyball, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball, along with all ticketed sporting events.
· Inventory which is available for sale include, but not limited to:
o Premium seating and hospitality
o New and renewed season tickets
o Season ticket upgrades and add-ons
o Partial/mini-plan ticket packages
• Grow business significantly each year.
• Develop and execute ticket sales and donor engagement strategies, programs, and promotions to drive revenue growth and expand new business opportunities.
• Work athletic and donor events as needed, including night and weekend hours.
• Assist with inbound ticket office phone line. Respond to inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned by the University Athletic Department.