Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Annual Giving Fundraising 60% 

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors for Islanders Athletics Islanders Club leadership annual giving program 

• Develop, implement and evaluate annual campaigns for all Islanders Athletics annual giving programs 

• Manage all Islanders Athletics external annual giving relationships, including vendors and other institutional partners for the successful execution of the annual giving program 

• Manage solicitation program of team excellence funds 

• Coordinate with the University's Director of Annual Giving and Development Officer on solicitation timing, mailing list, and messaging to ensure solicitations are coordinated with other efforts across campus 

• Coordinate with Advancement Services team to monitor and evaluate the growth, cost effectiveness, return on investment and productivity of all Islanders Athletics annual giving programs 

• Coordinate with the Associate Director of Donor Engagement to ensure the implementation of an effective donor recognition plan for Islanders Athletics annual giving donors 

Functional Area 2: Events and Hospitality 20% 

• Lead the planning and coordination of Islanders Club events 

• Plan and host events as needed for the Islanders Athletics annual giving program 

• Attend and assist at designated Islanders Athletics and University Institutional Advancement events as appropriate 

Communications 15% 

• Manage communication platforms used to connect with Islanders Athletics' annual giving donors, former student athletes, and friends. 

• Build and maintain the Islanders Club website and social media presence. 

Other Duties 5% 

• Other duties as assigned by the VP for Student Engagement and Success & Intercollegiate Athletics or Deputy AD / AVP for Intercollegiate Athletics in coordination with the Executive AVP for Development and Vice President of Institutional Advancement.