Job Overview
The Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Advancement will serve as the chief fundraising officer for Radford Athletics, acting as a strategic fundraising partner for the Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations and Director of Athletics. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement with a dotted line to the Director of Athletics, this position emphasizes close collaboration with the athletics office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Secure gifts to support the fundraising goals of Radford Athletics.
- Develop and implement strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
- Create and execute a strategic plan to increase donations, generate interest, build engagement, and gain support from prospects.
- Focus on increasing annual unrestricted support, as well as capital and endowment gifts aligned with Radford Athletic priorities.
- Attend and support athletic programs and maintain a presence at community events.
- Provide support for the Athletic Foundation Board and recommend prospective members.
- Oversee the Director of the Highlander Club.
- Proven tract record of exceeding established fundraising goals in athletics.
- Exceptional written, oral and public speaking skills.
- Ability to effectively relate to diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in technology and data analysis.
- Experience in higher education athletics advancement preferred.
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