Assistant Athletics Director Development

KANSAS ATHLETICS•Lawrence, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant AD – Development is responsible for generating philanthropic support for Kansas Athletics. This individual will focus on identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospective major gift donors with an emphasis on gifts of $50,000 or more. Additionally, this position will manage a portfolio of 100+ leadership and annual gift donors with the goal of increasing their support for the top funding priorities of the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of four years’ experience in development or closely related field
Experience with annual and major giving campaigns
Effective communication, organizational and administrative skills
Demonstrated effective communication skills; both verbal and written
Must be self-motivated, well organized and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Demonstrated proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with staff as a team member
Ability and willingness to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Ability and willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

preference for intercollegiate athletic experience

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Deputy AD/VP – Development to develop an annual major gift solicitation plan, including specific identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
Assist in the coordination, preparation, and development of major gift proposals
Manage a portfolio consisting of major gift and leadership annual giving donors
Meet and/or exceed annual quantifiable goals related to visits, asks and commitments secured
Timely document meaningful conversations through contact reports in Ascend/Salesforce
Utilize donor software programs such as Paciolan, Ascend, Salesforce, Fanbase and FanThreeSixty to help identify new leadership annual and major gift leads
Collaborate with KU Endowment and Alumni Association regarding prospect list development, research, and solicitation of major gifts
Assist in the execution of cultivation and stewardship strategies, including assisting in the planning and execution of events and other initiatives specific to major gift donors and prospects
Attend Kansas Athletic events, including home football, men’s and women’s basketball and all other sports and events as necessary
Engage with peer institutions to review policies, discuss strategies and best practices specific to major gifts
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or their designee