Director of Development, Athletics

The Director of Development, Athletics is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director of Development, Athletics.

About the role

The Director of Development, Athletics will work as part of the University of Cincinnati Athletics Fundraising team (UCATS) to drive philanthropic resources in support of UC Athletics programs and UC student-athletes. The primary area of focus will be to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, while also actively working to increase donor retention and move current donors to higher giving levels.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an active portfolio of major gift ($100K+) prospects through a robust schedule of strategic interactions and personal visits within and outside the Cincinnati region.
• Foster productive partnerships with Athletics staff and leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gift donors.
• Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) for the benefit of Athletics.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines, as needed, to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact.
• Ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and donors.
• Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation’s database.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 3-5 years of experience, with experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
• Record of successful gift solicitation and closure.
• Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers and other constituencies in a professional manner.
• Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and database management.
• A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati.

Pay

The anticipated starting salary range for the Director of Development role is $85,000-$100,000 annually. When determining the final offer amount, the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Tuition remission
• Retirement with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays, including calendar year-end closing

Physical Demands

• Light work: exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Operation of a motor vehicle.
• Standing, walking, lifting, finger use, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, this position is subject primarily to indoor conditions and occasionally to outside environmental conditions.

Pre-Hire Requirements

All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.