Assistant Director of Athletic Development
EXPIRED

Davidson College

Davidson, NC

Posted Date: Nov 02, 2023

Expired Date: Dec 19, 2023

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Job Summary/Basic Function:

This position reports to the Director of Athletic Development and is a front-line fundraiser for Davidson athletics. Responsibilities include supporting the goals of athletics in securing financial support annually for the division across expendable and endowed scholarships, team-based operating funds, capital gifts, coaching endowments and other operational needs for Davidson Athletics.

This position will manage between 150-175 athletic prospects through the stages of qualification, cultivation solicitation, and stewardship. This person will work with colleagues in Major Gifts, the Fund for Davidson as well as the Office of Parent Giving to maximize proposals to athletic initiatives at the $50,000 level and above. This person will also serve as the DAF liaison/contact to several athletic teams (via head coaches) and be responsible for managing all DAF-related projects pertaining to these athletic teams, from the annual fund level through the major gift level. This person may plan athletic alumni cultivation and solicitation events when deemed appropriate. This person will also support the DAF office by staffing events such as Tailgate of the Turf, Fast Break Club, and others throughout the academic year.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree. Minimum one year of development or related work experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Candidates must be extremely organized, highly motivated, capable of managing multiple projects at one time, and comfortable with frequent travel. Candidates must be able to understand and articulate the importance of NCAA Division I athletics at an academically challenging liberal arts college. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree. Three-plus years of development or related work experience. A proven track record of soliciting and securing five-figure gift commitments and above. Passion and motivation to raise support for Division I athletics. 

Job Duties:

  • Direct Solicitation/Stewardship: Responsible for managing 125 prospective donors, conducting 120 donor visits throughout the fiscal year, mostly in-person. The visits will focus on regions with a heavy athletic alumni base and athletics projects prospects. This role will work to identify and solicit donors for athletic projects including scholarships, team operating funds, capital projects, and other initiatives that arise. The Assistant Director will solicit five-figure gifts regularly, and collaborate on and/or directly solicit six-to-seven-figure gifts annually. This position will work with others to identify potential seven-figure prospects to endow scholarships and head coaching positions or provide leadership gifts for other projects. The Assistant Director will maintain a precise record of donor contact through Blackbaud CRM and prepare timely call reports.
Department History

Davidson College Development 2024–2025

Person Role

Jeff Kniple

Assistant A.D. / Director of Athletic Development

Josh King

Associate Director for Engagement & Athlete Career Development

Molly Simons

Associate Director of Athletic Development

Angela Cerkovnik

Associate Director, Athletic Development Communications and Operations

Austin Buntz

Associate Director of Athletic Development and Basketball Revenue

Addie Driscoll

Assistant Director of Athletic Development

Davidson College Development 2023–2024

Person Role

Jeff Kniple

Assistant A.D. / Director of Athletic Development

Josh King

Associate Director for Engagement & Athlete Career Development

Austin Buntz

Associate Director of Athletic Development and Basketball Revenue

Angela Cerkovnik

Associate Director, Athletic Development Communications and Operations

Addie Driscoll

Assistant Director of Athletic Development

Davidson College Development 2022–2023

Person Role

Jeff Kniple

Assistant A.D. / Director of Athletic Development

Josh King

Associate Director for Engagement & Athlete Career Development

Jessica Dugaw

Assistant Director of Athletic Development

Austin Buntz

Assistant Director of Athletic Development

Angela Cerkovnik

Assistant Director, Athletic Development Communications and Operations

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