Associate Director of Development – Athletics

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute all cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation strategies for private support from donors and prospects for SEMO Athletics.
• Engage in personal solicitation of annual, planned, special, and major gifts for athletic department priorities.
• Identify, research, and write individualized proposals for solicitation and stewardship activities regarding gift donors for annual, capital, and endowment gifts for the athletics programs, in coordination with University Advancement staff.
• Coordinate the planning, outreach, and execution of special on and off campus alumni events and functions.
• Schedule and coordinate prospect and donor visits as needed and ensure adequate preparation of key constituents for each visit.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with members of the University Advancement staff.
• Collaborate with development, advancement services, and alumni personnel, coaches, and university administrators to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Familiarity with intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated understanding of customer service, sales, and fundraising.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to articulate and meet goals/objectives.
• Ability to think through complicated processes and have exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel extensively with or without accommodations and work alternate work schedules, including evenings and weekends.