Executive Director of Development, Athletics

The incumbent will direct the implementation and coordination of a comprehensive unit-based development program by identifying, qualifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts; understand and comply with the policies, procedures and best practices established by UDAE; foster successful major gift fundraising by preparing the Athletic Director and academic leaders to participate routinely and effectively in development activities and prospect appointments; and participate in college based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects and alumni.

• Demonstrated ability to manage capital campaigns, major gift cultivation and/or donor solicitation.

• Demonstrated skills in major gifts fundraising, marketing, or planned giving.

• Demonstrated ability in developing and cultivating major gift donor contacts within the development community. Demonstrated ability in independent management of a large, complex, and successful, program with annual and multi-year goals. 

• Thorough knowledge of prospect management systems, fiscal administration, and volunteer development, including utilizing the alumni relations database and prospect management systems.

• Thorough knowledge of the financial structure of donations, to include cash, gifts-in-kind, stocks, and securities.

• Working knowledge of record keeping, using principles of accounting, and budgeting.