Director of Principal Gifts, USC Athletics

Director of Principal Gifts, USC Athletics seeks a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising professional to secure major philanthropic support for USC Athletics. This role involves cultivating, soliciting, and closing six and seven-figure gifts to advance strategic priorities, enhance student-athlete experience, and strengthen USC's leadership in collegiate athletics.

Requirements

• Serve as a frontline principal gift officer, managing a portfolio of major prospects
• Lead all stages of the donor lifecycle from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship
• Develop customized, data-informed strategies that align donor interests with Athletics priorities
• Achieve and exceed defined performance metrics, including annual visit, solicitation, and revenue goals
• Initiate and maintain a high volume of donor visits, both locally and regionally
• Travel and attend marquee games and events to build meaningful connections with donors and prospects
• Engage and inspire alumni, parents, and friends of USC Athletics through events, game-day experiences, and regional programs
• Provide leadership and guidance to volunteer groups supporting fundraising efforts

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Four Day Work Week