Associate Athletic Director for External Operations

Under the direction of the VP, Student and Donor Engagement and Director of Athletics, identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards gift and sponsorship donors; develops fundraising strategies; supports budget, projects, goals, and strategic planning; coordinates NMHU Athletics sponsorship benefits to include: advertisements in various media forms (programs, radio ads, video streaming commercials, web site ads, event signage, and public address announcements), sponsor event recognition, athletic event season passes, and other benefits associated with sponsorship of NMHU Athletics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit financial sponsorship and gift support by developing and maintaining relationships with corporations, foundations, individuals, including alumni, faculty, staff, local and regional businesses, athletics booster organizations, and other key personnel;
• Responsible for a portfolio of major sponsorship and gift donors as assigned by VP, SDE, and in coordination with other Foundation efforts, that will be evaluated on an ongoing basis;
• Achieve revenue and activity goals as set annually;
• Organize donor hospitality for game day events and fundraising activities.
• Coordinate special events such as but not limited to; sports reunions, golf tournaments, banquets, etc.
• Report as necessary to the NMHU Foundation Board of Directors and attend Board and Committee meetings for the NMHU Foundation as directed by the VP, SDE.

Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Experience: Two (2) years of successful experience in fundraising, or a similar field.