Assistant Director of Athletic Development

Job Function:

- The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of Development is to seek, identify, cultivate and solicit gifts for the Athletics Department.
- The position will be responsible for meeting annual revenue and memberships goals for the Osprey Club and Athletics' Development, as established by the Director of Athletics, Senior Associate AD, and University Development's Assistant VP.
- Develop new sources for fund raising and revenue, including increases in annual giving from current donors and future prospects.
- Identify and qualify new prospects for major gifts and support of Athletic Department initiatives and document all activity in the CRM database.
- Nurture long-term relationships on behalf of the Athletic Department with contributors including individuals, corporations and foundations.
- Attend donor events as a representative of the Athletic Department and use those events as cultivation opportunities.
- Directly manage and execute annual fund and crowd funding initiatives, including 904 Day and Giving Day.
- Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the AD Reception, Golf Classic, Hall of Fame, Blue & Gray Bash, and other special events.
- Assist with Hospitality operations.
- Create publications and promotional materials for cultivation and solicitation purposes.
- Attend University Development and Alumni Engagement (UDAE) Staff and PTS meetings and keep the CRM database up to date.
- Work in a coordinated and collaborative effort with University Development staff regarding identification, stewardship and proposal development.

- Work directly with coaches in support of sport-specific giving and alumni events/communication.
- Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD or UDAE Assistant VP as they related to overall fundraising goals.