Senior Athletic Development Officer

James Madison University•Harrisonburg, VA

About The Position

James Madison University (JMU), a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt Conference, is seeking a Senior Athletic Development Officer for the Duke Club within Intercollegiate Athletics. This full-time, exempt administrative and professional faculty position supports fundraising for JMU Athletics. The officer manages annual and major gift donor relationships, qualifies prospective donors, and makes direct solicitations. Working in collaboration with the Director of Major Gifts and other university and athletic fundraisers, the position develops fundraising and stewardship strategies to support student-athletes, unrestricted needs, and capital projects. The officer also serves as a fundraising liaison for multiple sports and participates in season ticket campaigns. The role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and travel. Pay is commensurate with experience, and the position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Fundraising or sales experience, or at least two years of work experience in a related field.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to a broad range of constituencies.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Willingness and ability to travel.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use technological resources to maximum advantage.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience working in athletics fundraising.

Responsibilities

Actively manage a portfolio of prospective and current annual and major gift donors to JMU Athletics.
Qualify new Duke Club annual and major gift donors.
Make direct, face-to-face solicitations and assist staff with qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, including portfolio development support and donor communications.
Collaborate with the Director of Major Gifts to develop and implement leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategies supporting JMU Athletics priorities, including student-athlete support, unrestricted needs, and capital projects.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Events & Donor Stewardship to develop and execute stewardship strategies for leadership annual and major gifts.
Work collaboratively with other athletic and university fundraisers.
Participate in season ticket campaigns for applicable sports.
Serve as fundraising liaison for multiple sports.
Ensure compliance with relevant institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.