Associate Athletic Director, Development

Position Overview

This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.

Duties May Include

• Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations
• Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
• Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics
• Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Four years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing or constituent-based outreach
• Working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships
• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience with volunteer boards and committees
• Familiarity with database computer systems and applications, preferably customer relationship management systems
• Public relations or marketing experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education
• Experience working in fundraising within an NCAA Division I Athletic Department
• Extensive major gift fundraising experience

Pay

$100,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience

Schedule

Fiscal Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)