Marit Jacobs

Experience

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  Gonzaga University

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2019

  Member of Gonzaga University’s Division 1 volleyball team. Lead as a co-captain during the 2017 season and served on the leadership committee for the 2018 season. All-West Coast Conference Academic team in 2017.All-Tournament Team at GCU Invitational in 2017. During my internship I find statistics regarding the Gonzaga University women’s and men’s basketball teams. With the stats I find, I use excel to organize information and send the information to my mentor. I also work the men’s and women’s basketball games and deliver statistic reports to the media and coaches on court. During the game and after the game, I make info graphics using photoshop that portray what happened during the game.

  • Student Athlete

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Sports Information Intern

    Jan 2018 - May 2019
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  Learfield IMG College

  Jun 2018 - May 2019

  IMG/Learfield Partnership Fulfillment Intern
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  Riach Gese Jacobs, PLLC

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Intern
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  Washington State University Athletics

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Volleyball Graduate Assistant

  Graduate Assistant for the NCAA Division I, Pac-12, Varsity Volleyball program at Washington State University. Supported coaching staff and the Director of Volleyball Operations in season travel planning, pre-match scouting, practice management, in-game scouting and statistics, live match video, and recruiting webpage management. Assisted the Chief Operations Officer in WSU Athletics with developing and tracking the goals and action items for the Athletic Department's Strategic Plan: UNLEASH. Assisted with planning the 2019 Cheez-It Bowl. Worked with the Cougar Athletic Fund on managing their online giving calendar and developing new methods of engagement with donors to the Athletic Department. Show less

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  Gonzaga University

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2023

  Part of the larger University Advancement team at Gonzaga University. Built relationships with university donors, alumni, families, and friends. Helped with the advancement of university priorities through the alignment of individual and corporate philanthropic goals with the needs at Gonzaga. Managed a portfolio of about 125 unique university relationships, with an emphasis on new gifts, planned gifts, and donor retention. Managed relationships and advancement programming with academic Deans and Directors for the Foley Library, the School of Education, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry, the Honors Program, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Increased the annual funds available and donor numbers for all academic units managed. Supported board management for the Foley Library and the School of Education.Created a formal new relationships program for frontline gift officers within UA. Show less

  • Director of Development

    Apr 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Major Gift Officer

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
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  Spokane Sports

  Sept 2023 - now

  Director of Business Development

  Tasked with curating long-lasting relationships that are aligned with Spokane Sports' core values that elevate our brand and our events. Responsible for developing and implementing annual and event partnership opportunities through lead generation, cultivation, solicitation, and fulfillment of sponsorship agreements. This role plays a critical role in Spokane Sports' vision and strategy through community relations and developing a philanthropic engagement model for individuals and organizations to support our efforts in ensuring the success of grass-root programs in Spokane. This is also achieved through grant management and writing as additional funding for community focused efforts, securing national events, and internal operational needs. Show less