Assistant Director of Development

Naval Academy Athletic Association•Annapolis, MD

About The Position

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative, and detail-oriented development professional to support the Fund for Athletic Excellence and sport-specific fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship and engagement, donor hospitality experiences, and the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Development Office. The role supports annual fundraising efforts for the Physical Mission and the upcoming U.S. Naval Academy capital campaign. The position includes donor outreach, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; developing stewardship communications and initiatives; supporting fundraising projects; and providing service to donors, prospects, alumni, parents, and Navy Athletics supporters. It also assists with donor events and hospitality, including Army-Navy Football, Navy Football home games, and Navy Lacrosse events. The role operates in a professional office environment and outdoors at sport-related events, including in inclement weather. It requires flexibility to work nights and weekends, respond to duties on short notice, and travel to special events at neutral sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 1–3 years of full-time experience in annual giving, Advancement, communication, event planning, development assistance, or comparable experience; or a combination of education and experience.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team setting.
Ability to work nights and weekends for events throughout the year.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including willingness to submit to a background screen.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule and perform job-related duties on short notice.
Ability to travel to special events at neutral sites.

Responsibilities

Support the Athletic Development team's annual fundraising efforts for the Physical Mission and the upcoming U.S. Naval Academy capital campaign.
Support Fund for Athletic Excellence annual fund initiatives through donor outreach, stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation.
Assist with donor engagement and stewardship events, including the annual Army-Navy Football Game, Navy Football home games, Navy Lacrosse hospitality events, and other donor experiences.
Develop and execute donor stewardship communications and initiatives.
Assist with sport-specific fundraising initiatives and special projects.
Provide superior customer service to donors, prospects, alumni, parents, and Navy Athletics supporters.
Perform other duties as assigned.