Donor Experience Officer

Primary Function: Advances the fundraising goals of UNI Athletics by cultivating relationships with lapsed and prospective donors; identifies, engages, solicits, and stewards individuals capable of making leadership-level gifts to support the Athletics VIP Fund, Competitive Excellence Funds, capital projects, and sport-specific initiatives; and leverages a variety of communication channels and works closely with the Athletics fundraising team to grow the donor pipeline and meet defined fundraising metrics.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus at least one year of fundraising, marketing, communication, sales, athletic administration, or related experience required. Demonstrated success in goal achievement, planning and personal solicitation; self-motivation, curiosity and eagerness to learn about and engage with a wide variety of people and to efficiently organize large amounts of information in meaningful, results-oriented ways; exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong understanding of digital communication tools and the knowledge and ability to create and adapt communications for different platforms and audiences; willingness to co-create, learn, and grow an emerging approach to donor engagement; ability to think strategically; and strong problem solving skills preferred. Student experience will be considered. Frequent work performed outside of normal work hours and significant travel for donor stewardship and solicitation will be necessary. Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, Big 12 Conference, and the University of Northern Iowa.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by October 14, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or on any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 10/14/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks are required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.