Athletics Fund Development Officer

Position Title: Athletics Fund Development Officer
Department: Advancement
Position Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary Range: $55,906-68,259 (Band D)
Posting Date: November 26, 2026
Closing Date: December 9, 2026

Position Summary

The Athletics Fund Development Officer works closely with Advancement and Athletics to build and lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy for varsity athletics. This role focuses on cultivating strong relationships with alumni and supporters, driving fundraising initiatives, and enhancing alumni engagement to support the priorities of StFX varsity teams. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator who excels at identifying, developing, and stewarding donors with the capacity to make significant philanthropic contributions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily fundraising operations for StFX Athletics, soliciting gifts from alumni, corporate partners, and supporters to generate current-use dollars for varsity teams.
• Lead the development and execution of annual and major gift plans, targeting a minimum of $350,000 in fundraising revenue.
• Cultivate and steward strong relationships with athletic alumni, donors, and supporters, including donor recognition and communication.
• Track and manage donor activity and gift cycles, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting, and closing of donations.
• Ensure ethical fundraising practices, including appropriate receipting and compliance with university and fundraising standards.
• Collaborate with coaches and alumni volunteers to plan, execute, and report on team fundraising initiatives (e.g., PAC, X-Nation, Back the Blue).
• Administer and coordinate the weekly Athletics online 50/50 program, including logistics, marketing support, and team communication.
• Oversee the Adopt an Athlete program, working with coaches to optimize fundraising outcomes and providing marketing and communication support.
• Support and/or lead logistics for Athletics events such as the Kehoe Golf Classic, Hall of Fame Induction, Athletics Awards Gala, and championship alumni events.
• Assist senior Development leadership with major fundraising campaigns, including support for campaign cabinets, meetings, and administrative duties.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree with two to three years relevant working experience.
• Proven sales/fund raising/relationship development experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the specific ability to create and present written proposals.
• Ability to electronically track, monitor, record and close donation cycles with individuals.
• Knowledge of fund development and related development phases (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation).
• Must be familiar with all social mediums of communication and manage online environments.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including senior officials of the University, colleagues, coaches, student and alumni athletes, and athletic supporters.

To apply for this opportunity, click the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume and references. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

StFX is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038