Associate Director of Development – Athletics

Key Responsibilities:

• Personally solicit alumni to renew and increase giving, conducting face-to-face meetings and virtual meetings.
• Collaborate with Director prospect management to identify higher engaged athletic supporters.
• Execute strategies culminating in exceeding annual fundraising goals.
• Assist with alumni activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university.
• 5 years or more experience.
• Champion Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
• Strong communication skills in a variety of ways for multiple constituents.
• Exhibit collaboration and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity using CRMs, preferably Raisers Edge.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Willingness to travel frequently and to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in fundraising, direct sales or marketing.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit a plus.
• Possess a passion for sports and deep understanding of the student-athlete experience.