Braves Club Director - 3444

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Advancement

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Position Details

Position Information

Division

Advancement

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Department

Advancement Dept

Working Title

Braves Club Director - 3444

Vacancy Type

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of 2 years related experience preferred in an area such as annual giving, fundraising, alumni relations, or marketing/communications or other equivalent experience.

FTE

1

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position

3444

FLSA Status

Exempt

Months per year

12

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The Advancement Division engages alumni, friends, parents, students, community leaders, businesses, corporations and foundations to seek their philanthropic support of the university and its priorities. The Advancement Division builds relationships with each of these constituencies, provides ongoing stewardship of these relationships as well as prudent fiscal management of the contributions placed in its care.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Braves Club Director works as a member of Advancement staff in close partnership with Athletics in the management, growth, and stewardship of UNCP’s athletic booster club: the Braves Club.

Job Description

The Braves Club Director responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the

following:

Manage and direct the membership activities of the Braves Club, UNCP’s athletic booster club, building and applying professional knowledge of best practices and procedures for donor/membership clubs.

Develop strategy and manage annual giving activities to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors for the Braves Club, including direct mail and digital solicitations. This includes the membership upgrade and renewals processes. Manage design of marketing collateral to effectively engage others in Braves Club mission. Lead the annual Back the Braves Campaign, a digital campaign for team fundraising, requiring partnership with coaches and student-athletes.

Review provided reports and analyze data to ensure progress towards strategic goals and identify areas for improvement. Work in conjunction with Advancement Services to ensure accurate reporting to Advancement and Athletics leadership.

Support the Braves Club committee, a volunteer committee within the

UNCP

Foundation Board of Directors, and implement quarterly committee meetings.

Answer all Braves Club donor and team questions and resolve issues within appropriate delegated responsibility. Provide excellent customer service and serve as subject matter expert on athletics giving and fundraising needs.

Manage and execute benefit fulfillment and distribution by membership level for all current Braves Club members.

Initiate and plan donor visits for solicitation and stewardship of annual- and leadership annual giving-level gifts.

Assist the Director of Alumni Engagement and athletic staff with alumni engagement to further grassroots giving efforts.

Plan, staff, and implement Braves Club hospitality for all home football games and all doubleheader basketball games as well as special events such as the annual Cash Bash fundraiser. Support other Athletics and Advancement events as appropriate.

Other duties as specified by Vice Chancellor and Athletic Director.

The Braves Club Director position requires a Bachelor’s degree and related experience in an area such as annual giving, fundraising, alumni relations, or communications.

The individual in this position must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced higher education setting and abide by Advancement, institutional, and

NCAA

Division II policies.

Routine weekend and evening work is required to manage Braves Club functions centered around athletic fundraising and stewardship events. Other duties in support of Advancement events may be required.

Management Preference

N/A

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Posting Information

| Job Opening Date | 07/01/2024 | | Job Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Posting Category | Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional | | Posting Number | EPA00895 | | Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11167 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. |

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