Associate/Assistant Athletic Director of Development

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

Primary Purpose 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. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Essential Duties: 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 Minimum Qualifications The chosen finalist will be hired for one of the following two roles, based on their qualifications and experience. Please read carefully to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. Assistant Athletic Drector: Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university required. Minimum three years experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field. Defined success in sales, philanthropic fundraising and project management. 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. Associate Athletic Director: Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university required. Minimum four/five years+ experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field. Extensive experience and success in sales, philanthropic fundraising and project management. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university required.
• Minimum three years experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field (Assistant Athletic Director)
• Minimum four/five years+ experience in fundraising or a closely related/comparable field (Associate Athletic Director)
• Defined success in sales, philanthropic fundraising and project management.
• Extensive experience and success in sales, philanthropic fundraising and project management.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees