Annual Giving Specialist | Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa, Join the team that turns Cyclone pride into meaningful support for student-athletes, helps positively shape the donor experience, and where your relationship-building skills help fuel the future of Iowa State Athletics. The Athletics Department is seeking an entry-level Annual Giving Specialist to support the heart of our donor relations and annual giving efforts. This role helps drive the Cyclone Club’s growth by cultivating relationships, delivering exceptional service, and supporting key fundraising operations. Examples of what you'll do: Donor Engagement — Build strong relationships with current and prospective donors, explain benefit offerings, process donations, and resolve issues with care and professionalism. Member Benefits — Manage donor benefit programs, including gift-in-kind and stewardship. Data & Tracking — Maintain and reconcile Ticketmaster data, track renewals, lapses, and retention trends. Fundraising Support — Assist with solicitations, revenue growth ideas, and new engagement programming. Events & Hospitality — Support Cyclone Club events and donor hospitality on and off campus. Compliance — Uphold all University, Big 12, and NCAA rules and regulations. Preferred Qualifications Prior involvement with revenue generation in a collegiate athletics department (annual giving, donor engagement, or related ticket sales experience). Experience creating social media content and promotional campaigns for a group or business. Experience using ticketing systems (Archtics and Ticketmaster) and donor CRM system (Salesforce). Application Instructions To view full job details and to apply visit https://www.jobs.iastate.edu/ .  All applications must be submitted on-line in Workday by June 10th to guarantee consideration. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, eooffice@iastate.edu