Associate Director of NCC and Athletics Development

The Associate Director of the National Commodore Club (NCC) and Athletics Development will be responsible for soliciting both major gifts and leadership annual gifts for Vanderbilt University, with a focus on outright gifts and pledges to the Athletics program in support of all Vanderbilt student athletes.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Conducting 120-150 visits annually with prospects capable of making annual gifts and pledges of $25,000+ as well as visits with prospects capable of making $100K+ commitments (visits are anywhere around the country and locally).
• Effectively communicating results of prospect visits to appropriate personnel, such as other development staff, with particular emphasis on major donor prospect identification
• Qualifying major donor prospects each year.
• Using data to identify prospects for leadership annual gifts.
• Managing a portfolio of approximately 100-125 prospects and donors.

Experience and Skills:

• One year of relevant experience, or the equivalent, is necessary.
• Two or more years of experience in development or alumni relations preferred, with direct donor solicitation experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and judgment suitable for exercising appropriate discretion and demeanor when dealing with alumni, parents, friends, and employees.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in the handling of confidential information.
• Ability to use current computer technology, such as Windows, Excel, Word, and Vanderbilt’s donor management system.
• Fundraising experience within higher education preferred.
• Experience with trip planning, domestic travel, and scheduling “discovery” appointments with individuals (i.e., donors, prospects, clients, customers that applicant may have never met before).