Director of Development, Athletics

University of Cincinnati Foundation • Cincinnati, OH

16h • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Development, Athletics will work as part of the University of Cincinnati Athletics Fundraising team (UCATS) to drive philanthropic resources in support of UC Athletics programs and UC student-athletes. The primary area of focus will be to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, while also actively working to increase donor retention and move current donors to higher giving levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 3-5 years of experience, with experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
• Record of successful gift solicitation and closure.
• Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers and other constituencies in a professional manner.
• Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and database management.
• A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in college athletics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an active portfolio of major gift ($100K+) prospects through a robust schedule of strategic interactions and personal visits within and outside the Cincinnati region.
• Foster productive partnerships with Athletics staff and leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gift donors.
• Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) for the benefit of Athletics.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines, as needed, to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact.
• Ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and donors.
• Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation’s database.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• performance based bonus
• competitive health and wellness benefits
• tuition remission
• retirement with employer match
• paid parental leave
• paid vacation
• sick time
• holidays, including calendar year-end closing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director