Assistant Athletic Director for Development

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Advanced degree preferred.

• Ideal candidates will have at minimum, seven years of demonstrated experience of successful fundraising, preferably in a college or university setting.

• Experience in Division I Athletics strongly preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to generate private philanthropic support and bringing closure to gifts of $100,000 or more.

• General recognition of indicators of wealth and the ability to engage in meaningful and thoughtful conversations with prospective donors.

• General knowledge of planned or deferred gift instruments and the ability to collaborate with the Gift Planning Staff.

• Familiarity and understanding of current issues in intercollegiate athletics and higher education.

• Ability to direct and perform confidential detailed work with accuracy under deadline pressure.

• Mature and professional attitude, donor/client focus and the ability to manage and direct multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Working knowledge of and familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations, particularly those impacting representatives of the institution’s athletics interests.

• Ability to work with university and donor database systems.

• Impeccable integrity and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development to provide strategic oversight and management of female sports programs in concert with Cuse Athletics Fund leadership.

• Manage a portfolio of major and principal gift donors and prospects with an emphasis on $100,000 or above, but representing a wide spectrum of capability, from lead annual giving to principal gifts. The position will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors to support Athletics top priorities.

• Coordinate all aspects of major giving, including but not limited to, staff management, campaign strategy, marketing and communications, stewardship, and prospecting.

• Partner closely with various units and teams within university advancement and external affairs to ensure major gift operations are being run effectively and collaboratively.

• Work in collaboration with other athletic department staff, including the Athletic Director, coaches, and central University colleagues to set priorities and devise fundraising strategies, programs, and events.

• Attend and provide appropriate staff support at athletic-related events at home and selected away games, championships and/or tournaments.