Assistant Director for Athletic Fundraising

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0601132

Position Title:

Assistant Director for Athletic Fundraising

FLSA:

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number:

0601132

Position Title:

Assistant Director for Athletic Fundraising

FLSA:

Job Type:

Full-Time

Staff Term:

12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Development

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Assistant Director for Athletic Fundraising reports to the

AVP

of Athletics & Strategic Partnerships and the

AVP

for Individual Giving and is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals who are capable of making gifts of $1,000 – $50,000 in support of Athletics. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 150-175 prospects that are inclined to support Wheaton College athletics and will be expected to meet specific meeting and solicitation goals. This position is responsible for working towards a goal of 100+ visits with individual donors and raising $500,000 per year.

Solicit leadership annual, major, and planned gifts for Wheaton College Athletics while appropriately stewarding donors at the leadership annual level and above.

Identify, qualify, and cultivate donors that have demonstrated an interest in supporting Wheaton College Athletics.

Meet regularly with the

AVP

for Athletics, the

AVP

for Individual Giving, Varsity coaches, and the Individual Giving Team (annual, major, planned giving) to track progress, share athletics updates, milestones, anniversaries, and current athletic fundraising needs.

Develop and execute strategy and content for the Lyons Athletic Club, giving campaigns, including the creation of an Athletic Day of Donors in partnership with the Director of Advancement Marketing & Communications and the Director of Annual Giving.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

● Prior frontline fundraising experience (2-3 years) with demonstrated understanding of the role of Athletics in a higher education environment.

● Experience with email marketing tools, database management, and microsoft office suite is required. Experience with GiveCampus and Blackbaud technology preferred.

● Flexibility, excellent attention to detail, initiative, and understanding of results-driven philosophy with the ability to problem-solve.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Highly motivated, disciplined work ethic, a competitive drive, an entrepreneurial spirit, a creative approach, a positive attitude, and a proven ability to work within diverse teams.

● Excellent organizational skills including experience independently overseeing and executing complex projects and programs in a timely manner.

● Strong written and oral communication skills required including the ability to write in multiple styles/voices and proactively edit as necessary.

● Appreciation of Wheaton’s mission and the ability to effectively communicate it to all constituencies.

● Convey discretion and good judgment with confidential information.

● Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community and make an impact in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.

● Must be willing to travel and work outside of normal working hours.

● A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation is required.

● An offer of employment will be contingent on the completion of a successful background check.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The salary for this position is budgeted between mid $50,000 to low $60,000.

Physical Demands

Sitting, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking and standing. Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

07/25/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax

Special Instructions to Candidates:

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the

COVID

-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require

COVID

-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require

COVID

-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against

COVID

-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. List of References 3. Resume Optional Documents

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