Job Story

Wichita State Athletics is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve in this role. This key leadership position within the department's revenue generation team will be responsible for securing transformative philanthropic support that advances the mission, vision, and competitive success of Shocker Athletics.

This individual will serve as the department's primary leader for unrestricted philanthropic giving efforts, developing and executing strategies that grow annual philanthropic support while cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, fans, corporate partners, and community stakeholders. They will also play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and stewarding supporters while helping connect philanthropic investment opportunities to the broader priorities of Wichita State Athletics.

Working collaboratively across the Revenue Generation team, you will leverage a comprehensive understanding of collegiate athletics revenue generation, including philanthropy, ticketing, premium experiences, donor engagement, and emerging industry opportunities—to create pathways for increased unrestricted support and long-term donor investment.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven ability to build authentic relationships, identify new opportunities, and drive results in a dynamic and evolving collegiate athletics environment. They will possess a passion for Wichita State Athletics, a commitment to exceptional donor service, and a desire to help create transformative impact through philanthropy.

Job Summary

Assists coaches, donors, and athletic leadership with strategic development of fundraising and University partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Oversees of the development and execution of fundraising campaigns and events that engage and enhance the donor experience.
• Assists with the establishment of donor, community, and campus relationships that promote and enhance the strategic objectives of the University. Represents the department and University throughout the community and among organizational donors.
• Develops and builds donor prospects and existing commitments according to fundraising team goals and objectives.
• Develops, counsels and advises program leaders and/or teams in effective fundraising strategies for unique prospective donors, sustainers, major gifts and philanthropy.
• Produces reports, proposals, and analyses for the University and for federal, state, educational, and other funding and regulatory agencies.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, athletics or related field
• Eight (8) years of experience in fundraising at a non-profit organization, educational institution, intercollegiate athletics entity or related field, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor's degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.