Asst Director of Athletic Development

 

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The Assistant Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics, under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director and Assistant Vice President or above, is responsible for seeking, identifying, cultivating and soliciting annual fund and major gifts and prospects.

Job Function:

• The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of Development is to seek, identify, cultivate and solicit gifts for the Athletics Department.
  
• The position will be responsible for meeting annual revenue and memberships goals for the Osprey Club and Athletics' Development, as established by the Director of Athletics, Senior Associate AD, and University Development's Assistant VP.
  
• Develop new sources for fund raising and revenue, including increases in annual giving from current donors and future prospects.
  
• Identify and qualify new prospects for major gifts and support of Athletic Department initiatives and document all activity in the CRM database.
  
• Nurture long-term relationships on behalf of the Athletic Department with contributors including individuals, corporations and foundations.
  
• Attend donor events as a representative of the Athletic Department and use those events as cultivation opportunities.
  
• Directly manage and execute annual fund and crowd funding initiatives, including 904 Day and Giving Day.
  
• Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the AD Reception, Golf Classic, Hall of Fame, Blue & Gray Bash, and other special events.
  
• Assist with Hospitality operations.
  

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General Description / Primary Purpose:

The Assistant Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics, under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director and Assistant Vice President or above, is responsible for seeking, identifying, cultivating and soliciting annual fund and major gifts and prospects.

Job Function:

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• The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of Development is to seek, identify, cultivate and solicit gifts for the Athletics Department.
  
• The position will be responsible for meeting annual revenue and memberships goals for the Osprey Club and Athletics' Development, as established by the Director of Athletics, Senior Associate AD, and University Development's Assistant VP.
  
• Develop new sources for fund raising and revenue, including increases in annual giving from current donors and future prospects.
  
• Identify and qualify new prospects for major gifts and support of Athletic Department initiatives and document all activity in the CRM database.
  
• Nurture long-term relationships on behalf of the Athletic Department with contributors including individuals, corporations and foundations.
  
• Attend donor events as a representative of the Athletic Department and use those events as cultivation opportunities.
  
• Directly manage and execute annual fund and crowd funding initiatives, including 904 Day and Giving Day.
  
• Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, including the AD Reception, Golf Classic, Hall of Fame, Blue & Gray Bash, and other special events.
  
• Assist with Hospitality operations.
  
• Create publications and promotional materials for cultivation and solicitation purposes.
  
• Attend University Development and Alumni Engagement (UDAE) Staff and PTS meetings and keep the CRM database up to date.
  

• Work in a coordinated and collaborative effort with University Development staff regarding identification, stewardship and proposal development.

• Work directly with coaches in support of sport-specific giving and alumni events/communication.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD or UDAE Assistant VP as they related to overall fundraising goals.

Marginal Functions:

Active member of the Athletics' external operations team. May represent the Athletic Department and/or University on local committees.

Departmental Requirements:

Related experience may include a combination of fundraising, external sales, external/community affairs, business development, marketing or experience that involves reaching out to external constituencies to engage more closely with the organization or company you represent. - Must be a proven self-starter who can work independently and hold her/himself accountable for results. - Excellent interpersonal skills (position requires high visibility internally and externally). - Superior written and verbal communication skills. - Proven computer literacy. - Experience with fundraising software. Experience in Athletics is preferred.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervise Coordinator as well as Graduate Assistants, OPS employees, and interns.

Supervision Received:

Assistant Director of Athletic Development will report to the Senior Associate Athletics Director. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Assistant Director will develop a set of goals annually related to fundraising efforts in consultation with the Senior Associate AD, Director of Athletics, and UDAE Assistant VP.

Level of Public Contact:

Very high visibility both internally and externally.

Monetary Responsibility:

Receives gifts of varying amounts in various forms of payment from donors. Responsible for properly processing each gift in conjunction with Advancement Services. Assist in managing the Osprey Club within the allotted budget.

Policy-making and/or Interpretation:

Works closely with the Senior Associate AD in developing policies related to the Athletics' Development Office.

Program Direction and Development:

Plays an integral role in advancing the Athletics Development Office's fundraising efforts.

Statement of Responsibility for Confidential Data:

Donor records and files are confidential. The disclosure of this information could result in loss of faith by donors and jeopardize future income to the University.

 

Questions related to this position and hiring process should be directed to Matthew Lisiewski (matthew.lisiewski@unf.edu), Sr. Associate AD Development

Department

Athletics, Development

Compensation

Negotiable

Equal Opportunity

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

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Carnegie

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Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

 

 

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