Assistant Director - Annual Giving

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

2d•$48,610 - $66,839•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Events and Annual Giving will help advance the mission of Northeastern University and the athletics department by planning, organizing, and implementing all event, stewardship, and communication strategy to further our fundraising initiatives from alumni and friends of Northeastern Athletics. This position will work closely with the Athletics Development team and the Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Giving in developing and implementing strategies to achieve Athletics goals through events, and other Annual Fund initiatives. This position will organize and execute all fundraising events as well as assist with coordinating athletic alumni relations focused events. They will also plan and execute all stewardship initiatives for the annual fund within athletics, including reporting, letter creation, and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
2 - 5 years experience in event management, fundraising and/or marketing
Proven ability to positively and effectively interact with a variety of constituents
Organization and attention to detail is a necessity
Strong oral and written communications skills
Strong interest in aligning personal goals with department goals
Proven ability to utilize innovation and creativity

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience working in intercollegiate athletics

Responsibilities

Create, manage and implement events for the athletic department that fall in line with the overall strategies set in place for stewardship and fundraising
Manage all communication, budgeting, marketing, and day of event activities as well as all follow up communications and activities for fundraising events
Create and implement growth initiatives to provide increased revenue in support of the goals of the Department of Athletics
Husky Athletics Golf Classic
Hall of Fame Dinner
Program Anniversaries
Program Alumni Days and Fundraising Events
Special in-game recognitions (e.g., Hockey East 25th Anniversary Team)
Work with coaches and other support staff to consult on all alumni events
Provide high-level service and support for donors and prospective donors
Be able to provide monthly reports to coaches for thank you letters
Lead the stewardship process for all annual giving athletic donors for the Athletic Department
Work with the AIS office of Central Advancement on gift processing items and reconciliation matters
Understand and effectively communicate the core values of the department (Leadership, Critical Thinking, Coach as Educator, Appreciation of Difference and Community Service)
Understand and abide by all University, Conference and NCAA rules and policies