Director of Athletics Development

Provides leadership, administration and coordination for all Athletics’ annual and campaign fundraising goals in an effort to increase donations.

Leads and manages annual and campaign business plans and activities to achieve annual giving fundraising goals as they relate to Pacific Athletics.

Work closely with the Executive Associate Athletic Director for Development to formulate long term strategic plan for athletic development.

Serves as the Director of the PAF.

Leads and coordinates all Athletics’ annual giving fundraising volunteers such as the PAF Board of Directors. Ensures that volunteer councils and organizations for the various Athletics programs are integrated with a broad-based volunteer structure for Pacific’s campus-wide programs.

Leads the day-to-day operations of the Pacific Athletic Foundation (PAF) including but not limited to in-person solicitations, renewal mailings, increasing the volunteer base, stewardship of current donors, etc.

Plans and oversees all PAF outreach and fundraising events, in conjunction with the Manager of Athletics Development, including but not limited to the Orange and Black Ball, hospitalities and PAF outreach events. Works with the coaching staff to assist with sport program fundraising events.

Manage a portfolio of annual and major gift donors and prospects, as defined by working with the Office of Development, from initial identification, cultivation, proposal development, solicitation and through stewardship, developing plans and programs to maximize gift revenue, capital and endowment gifts.

Manages a personal prospect portfolio of 125-150 annual gift donors. Conducts 5-10 face-to-face prospect visits each week. Ensures an average of 8-10 solicitations each month.

Secures support, enhances relationships and promotes awareness for Pacific Athletics by: acquiring private support for Athletics from alumni, friends, parents businesses and corporations. developing and implementing cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for individual prospects and donors; working with administration, staff and volunteers as appropriate.

Ensures maximum private support for assigned areas through strong leadership, ensuring adherence to performance measures, and integrating a philosophy of collaboration, attitude and performance throughout the development team.

Maintains absolute integrity and confidentiality in all situations, especially donor information and confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.