Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Assistant Director of Development - Athletics (FA063). The selected candidate will be responsible for the planning and execution of shared experiences for Longwood Athletics donors and stakeholders as well as the management of a comprehensive donor relations engagement plan, including acknowledgements and fulfillment of appreciation packages and communications. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Manage the fulfillment of game day premium operations, including outreach and communication of Champions Club, Club 64, and President's Suite guests.
2. Plan and manage all athletics donor-based events (home and away) including but not limited to: Tip-Off, Blue & White Scrimmage, virtual events, home game events (welcome reception for parents/donors at home openers), and Blue & White Society events.
3. Strategic planning and implementation of shared experiences for all athletic society donors and select high-level donors, including invitations, RSVP tracking, collaboration with vendors, creation of event itineraries, and day of execution.
4. Maintain a standard in-office working schedule to accommodate in-person visits with current and prospective athletics donors.
5. Liaison for sports-giving societies to include but are not limited to: Better Together and Built to Win Partners for Blue & White Society members.
6. Manage and execute a comprehensive donor relations engagement plan including sport-specific outreach, gift tracking, acknowledgement notifications, and fulfillment of appreciation packages.
7. Carry out custom acknowledgement plans for high-level athletic gifts.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. Valid driver's license required.
3. Experience in fundraising, communications or relevant field is preferred.
4. Experience in athletics/engagement and/or development, preferably in higher education is preferred.
5. Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas and multiple competing priorities.
6. Must have the ability to understand the needs and interests of constituents in order to develop relationships between them and the university.
7. Must have an extreme and honed attention to detail.
8. Must be able to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic advancement plans.
9. Must be able to travel often around the region and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
10. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as required for special programs or events.
11. Ability to initiate and maintain effective collaboration and communication with campus partners, administrators, donors, faculty, and students.