Associate Director of Major Gifts for Athletics

West Point Association of Graduates•West Point, NY

About The Position

The United States Military Academy (USMA) is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution in the world. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and nation.' This position will be housed within The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) and is partnered with the Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA), a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The WPAOG's mission is to 'Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line.' WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for USMA at West Point. The vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year, approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army. In partnership with AWPAA, WPAOG is seeking an Associate Director of Major Gifts to grow the athletic philanthropic efforts at USMA by increasing donor participation through engagement with alumni and supporters. This position is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding mid to high-level annual fund and sport-specific gifts. As a member of the WPAOG Athletics Development team, Associate Director of Major Gifts reports to the Assistant Athletic Director, Major & Sport Specific Giving.

Requirements

bachelor's degree
3+ years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics, specifically within development/fundraising
excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
must live within commuting distance of West Point