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Area of Responsibility
Development/Fundraising
Type
Full-Time
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts

Associate Director of Athletics Development

College of the Holy CrossFull-TimeWorcester, MA



Associate Director of Athletics Development

College of the Holy Cross


Description

The Associate Director of Athletics Development is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Crusader Athletics Fund (CAF) and overseeing the development and implementation of the athletics annual giving strategy to support the College's 27 varsity sports.The Associate Director of Athletics Development, in collaboration with the Director of Athletics Development and the annual giving team, is responsible for leading initiatives focused on athletics annual giving and monitoring and reporting on progress toward the annual CAF goal. This position must work closely with Advancement fundraisers in Individual Giving, Annual and Parent Giving, and key partners in the athletics department, including the Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, athletics administration and head coaches, to meet sport-specific annual fundraising goals.

  • Leads the planning and execution of the athletics annual giving, stewardship and fundraising and engagement events strategy to support and strengthen the department's financial foundation by increasing philanthropy to CAF

  • Manage portfolio of annual leadership gift prospects for athletics between $10,000 - $100,000 moving prospects through the donor cycle and developing pipeline for athletics major gifts

  • Develop sport-specific annual fundraising, communication and events plan in partnership with head coaches and athletics administration to meet department and sport-specific fundraising goals

  • Partner with Associate Director for Annual Giving Communications to develop an annual solicitation plan for CAF, including direct mail, phone, email and giving days.

  • Coordinate and support the work of the CAF Co-Chairs and sport-specific fundraising volunteer committees and respective annual giving pipelines in partnership with the Director of Athletic Development



Reporting Line:

  • Reporting to Director of Athletics Development/Associate Athletics Director for Development



Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 3+ years of post-college experience, preferably in a development setting or equivalent.

  • Ability to work as an integral member of the advancement team, with a focus on athletics fundraising priorities.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

  • 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)

  • This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance

  • Condensed summer 4-day work week

  • Tuition & Education benefits

  • Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities

  • Generous paid time off



The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity.

Review
of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.



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