Associate/Assistant Athletic Director of Development

Appalachian State University•Boone, NC

About The Position

The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university required.
Minimum three years experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field (for Assistant Athletic Director role).
Minimum four/five years+ experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field (for Associate Athletic Director role).
Defined success in sales, philanthropic fundraising and project management.
Extensive experience and success in sales, philanthropic fundraising and project management (for Associate Athletic Director role).
Experienced relationship builder with excellence communication skills-and the ability to be responsive, resourceful and relationship-oriented.
Background in higher education and athletic department operations.
Knowledge of computer systems for prospect, donor, and ticketing management.
Ability to work evenings and weekends with willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Major Gift fundraiser.
Fundraising and philanthropic efforts to include Travel required for donor stewardship
Reach defined fundraising goals in dollars and members as set by senior level administration
Solicitation of constituents for major gifts and benefit fulfillment to active donors and prospects
Work off assigned prospect list to evaluate, cultivate, solicit and steward donor
Use data and prospecting tools to find new constituents interested in Appalachian State athletics
Add value to the overarching athletic development unit to successfully reach and grow financial and membership goals on an annual basis
Game day responsibilities and coordination
Donor/Prospect management reports
Athletic Development strategic planning support
Cultivate leadership donors / prospects and solicit their support
Work with sports programs and head coaches to ensure fundraising initiatives are successful