Associate AD, Major Gifts

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors for the Athletic Department.

• Manages and provides high level concierge service to a Paciolan donor portfolio and a Raiser's Edge portfolio.

• Providing high level of support in stewardship and recognition efforts for major gift donors.

• Establish and effectively manage relationships with high-profile clients.

• Provides ideas to leadership on policies, objectives, and plans for area of oversight.

• Accountable for managing the planning, identification, and implementation of a coordinated program of major gift fundraising activities.

• Establishes goals and objectives and impacts unit with decisions that affect short and long term goals.

• Attends events to involve and cultivate prospects, to maintain and grow support for Athletics while aligning with the strategic mission of the University.

• Attends high profile events as a key representative for the Athletic Department to cultivate prospects, and strategically involve campus entities to ensure long term goals

• Oversee and manage complex gift proposals to support innovative donor stewardship initiatives.

• Provide donor stewardship and service in various markets and regions, relying on communication skills that influence leadership and work towards major gift strategic goals for the department and institution.

• Representing the department as a thoughtful leader who has extensive knowledge of cultivation.

• Coordinate with other fund development and alumni relations staff both within the department and on campus.

• Manage premium seating programs for donors, establishing policies that promote and increase revenue generation.

• Key oversight and management of program budget and policies.

• Supervisory duties include managing managers, hiring, performance review, training, and development of staff.

• Coaches and develops staff to enhance leadership skills and expertise.

• Leads team, projects, and programs for the department and oversees the work of staff.

• Additional duties as assigned.  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.

• Demonstrated experience managing value added projects and strategic initiatives.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.

• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Dedication and motivation to imitate, lead and support value-added projects.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona position related rules and compliance.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

• Minimum of 9 years of related work experience, including 5 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree.

• Experience working for a Power 4 Conference.