Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Leadership Giving
About The Position
Boston College is seeking an Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Leadership Giving to join their University Advancement team. This role is responsible for soliciting leadership gifts from alumni and parents, focusing on current-use gifts between $25,000 and $249,000. The position manages a portfolio of approximately 150 athletics donors and prospects, with expectations for a minimum of 130 meetings annually and raising $800K - $1M in gifts per year. The role involves writing solicitation letters and proposals, collaborating with other fundraising areas, and developing strategies to increase annual cash giving. Additionally, the Assistant/Associate Director will serve as a sport-specific fundraising liaison, assist with donor benefit fulfillment (premium seating, parking, tickets), and manage database information. This is a full-time position with a salary range dependent on experience and the specific title (Assistant Director or Associate Director).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 1-3 years of professional-level frontline fundraising experience for the Assistant Director level.
- 3-5 years of professional-level frontline fundraising experience for the Associate Director level.
- Proven record of soliciting and closing annual cash gifts of $10,000-$25,000 at the Assistant Director level.
- Proven record of soliciting and closing annual cash gifts of $25,000 or more at the Associate Director level.
- Experience preferably in a higher education environment.
- Frequent travel, evening, and weekend work are required.
- Attendance at all home football games (7) and most basketball and hockey (30+) games is necessary.
- Attendance at periodic special events is necessary.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Demonstrated ability to speak and write persuasively about higher education and the Jesuit tradition.
- Proficiency with technology and relevant software applications, such as Google Mail (Gmail), MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education.
- Appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.
Responsibilities
- Solicit Boston College alumni and parents capable of annual leadership gifts greater than $10K up to $249K.
- Focus on closing current-use gifts at the $25K through $249K level.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 athletics donors and prospects.
- Meet specific goals for contacts and completed solicitations.
- Achieve a minimum of 130 meetings a year and raise $800K - $1M in gifts per year.
- Write effective solicitation letters and proposals.
- Collaborate with peers in other fundraising areas to maximize fundraising productivity.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to increase annual cash giving through solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of annual leadership donors.
- Serve as a sport-specific fundraising liaison for assigned teams.
- Assist with donor benefit fulfillment, including premium seating, parking, and tickets.
- Manage database management and provide telephone support for inquiries through the Flynn Fund main line.
Benefits
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
