Associate Director, Development

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Position Title : Associate Director, Development

Department : 8911F|General Athletics-Foundation

Responsibilities :
The Associate Director of Development reports to the Associate AD/Senior Director of Development and will assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for all giving activities for the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF). The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of major giving and leadership annual giving donors and prospects and is expected to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward those supporters.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strategic, data-driven approach to revenue generation and a successful track record of acquiring, retaining and upgrading donors/members. This position will work closely with the Offices of Athletics, Development, and Advancement Operations to achieve growth in support of the RCAF.

Position Title : Associate Director, Development

Department : 8911F|General Athletics-Foundation

Responsibilities :
The Associate Director of Development reports to the Associate AD/Senior Director of Development and will assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for all giving activities for the Ragin’ Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF). The Associate Director will manage a portfolio of major giving and leadership annual giving donors and prospects and is expected to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward those supporters.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strategic, data-driven approach to revenue generation and a successful track record of acquiring, retaining and upgrading donors/members. This position will work closely with the Offices of Athletics, Development, and Advancement Operations to achieve growth in support of the RCAF.
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This position will also attend and assist with athletics department games/events, donor events and other department functions as assigned. Will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends throughout the year, as well as travel occasionally.

Job Tasks & Responsibilities
-Manage a portfolio of 150-200 major gift and leadership annual fund prospects, develop effective moves management strategies, and lead prospects through the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycle
-Assist in the execution of a capital project planning, fundraising and implementation, achieving specific goals, performance metrics and budget
-Research and implement industry best practices to create and execute a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of mediums (e.g., electronic/digital solicitations, direct mail appeals, phone, texts, and social media) to communicate with potential and current donors
-Implement segmentation strategies and programs aimed to increase RCAF membership and sustain philanthropic support from individuals and companies
-Analyze data and reports to be successful in identifying new donor segment programs and implementing donor programs
-Advises and assists coaches on sport-specific annual giving fundraising efforts
-Creates reports and systems to support RCAF membership benefit fulfillment schedules; coordinating close with RCAF Donor Relations team
-Maintain accuracy of records through entering contact reports and providing updates to donor database; following data policies and guidelines for requesting reports and use of data
-Work with Senior Director to set individual performance goals and priorities annually
-Actively participate in RCAF and Office of Development staff meetings and retreats
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree
-2+ years in sales/development or university advancement/development

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master's degree

-A strong affinity toward and understanding of intercollegiate athletics, including an interest in enhancing the student-athlete experience
through philanthropy and community engagement
-Excellent computer, verbal and written communication, as well as demonstrated organizational skills necessary
-Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills
-Ability to build/maintain relationships and solicit gifts
-Capable of crafting multichannel solicitation pieces and other professional documentation
-Task-oriented and self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines and work independently or as part of a team
-Ability to both prioritize given assignments and multi-task effectively
-Ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment and decision making
-Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

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