Assistant Athletics Director for Championship Resources and Major Gifts

Job Summary

• You will join us at a pivotal moment, near the end of the leadership gifts phase of a carefully planned, multi-year campaign to raise $500 million to benefit the university. 

• Reports to the Deputy Athletic Director/Assistant VP for Advancement.
• Develops and implements yearly strategic fundraising plans for each assignment. 
• Manages a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects ($25,000+),
• Conducts appropriate identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities for major gifts, primarily for Athletics.  
• Assists with the strategic development, execution, and management of major gift action plans toward the achievement of Advancement goals and objectives in accordance with rules and regulations including 

1. Market research
2. Volunteer recruitment
3. Effective communication and solicitation activities
4. Cultivation / Retention programs.

• Manages comprehensive solicitation strategies and portfolio of prospects, including personal solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship of gifts.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be well-organized, thorough and accurate in planning, preparation, and processing of work-related materials and activities.
• Must meet deadlines as established.
• Must be cooperative and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• Requires high level of interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Involves some team travel, and evening and weekend work.