Assistant Director of Annual Giving (Athletics)

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Job Title:
Assistant Director of Annual Giving (Athletics)

Department:
Athletics Development

The Assistant Director of Annual Giving focuses on growing donor support for the Department of Athletics by establishing relationships with donors, alumni and volunteers, soliciting leadership-level annual gifts targeting $1,000-$99,999, and identifying future major gift donors to the department. Will meet with and solicit a high volume of undiscovered prospects and be responsible for proactively managing a large portfolio of donors. This position will utilize reporting and analysis tools to determine direct fundraising effectiveness, activities and strategies and will be measured on established metrics to include meetings, dollars and major gift referrals. Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving and operates with a high degree of independence, decision-making capabilities and judgment.  Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills (including tact, diplomacy, and discretion) and the ability to maintain confidentiality, negotiate and be organized and analytical are a must. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with donors, alumni and volunteers and will create and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues from a variety of disciplines across Advancement and the university.  All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies:  leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness Frequent workweek travel and occasional evening and weekend work will occur.

60% Assistant Director of Annual Giving focuses on growing donor support for the Department of Athletics by establishing relationships with donors, alumni and volunteers, soliciting leadership-level annual gifts targeting $1,000-$99,999, and identifying future major gift donors to the department. Will meet with and solicit a high volume of undiscovered prospects and be responsible for proactively managing a large portfolio of donors. This position will utilize reporting and analysis tools to determine direct fundraising effectiveness, activities and strategies and will be measured on established metrics to include meetings, dollars and major gift referrals.

30% Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving and operates with a high degree of independence, decision-making capabilities and judgment.  Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills (including tact, diplomacy, and discretion) and the ability to maintain confidentiality, negotiate and be organized and analytical are a must. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills when interacting with donors, alumni and volunteers and will create and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues from a variety of disciplines across Advancement and the university. 

10% All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies:  leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness Frequent workweek travel and occasional evening and weekend work will occur.

Education/Experience:

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired: Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

Target hiring range: $50,000 – $55,000.

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By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

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Location:
Fawcett Center for Tomorrow (0284)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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