Director, Advancement and Revenue Generation for Athletics

Title: Director, Advancement and Revenue Generation for Athletics

Application Review Date:  6/15/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Director of Advancement & Revenue Generation for Athletics provides strategic leadership for philanthropic fundraising and revenue-enhancing initiatives with a primary focus on building a robust leadership-level donor pipeline, securing current-use funding, engaging high-impact volunteers, and growing corporate partnerships. This position develops and executes integrated donor engagement, philanthropy board, and revenue strategies that increase leadership-level giving, broaden participation, and ensure sustainable financial support for Athletics.

This position is a key member of both the Advancement and Alumni Relations team and the Athletics Leadership Team, working in close collaboration with the Director of Athletics, the Director of Athletics Stewardship, University Advancement colleagues, campus partners, and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership and major donors, and strengthening engagement pathways that move donors toward increased levels of commitment.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, athletic development, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for relationship-building.
• Extensive travel, evening and weekend work required.

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Title: Director, Advancement and Revenue Generation for Athletics

Application Review Date:  6/15/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

The Director of Advancement & Revenue Generation for Athletics provides strategic leadership for philanthropic fundraising and revenue-enhancing initiatives with a primary focus on building a robust leadership-level donor pipeline, securing current-use funding, engaging high-impact volunteers, and growing corporate partnerships. This position develops and executes integrated donor engagement, philanthropy board, and revenue strategies that increase leadership-level giving, broaden participation, and ensure sustainable financial support for Athletics.

This position is a key member of both the Advancement and Alumni Relations team and the Athletics Leadership Team, working in close collaboration with the Director of Athletics, the Director of Athletics Stewardship, University Advancement colleagues, campus partners, and external stakeholders. The role emphasizes identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership and major donors, and strengthening engagement pathways that move donors toward increased levels of commitment.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, athletic development, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for relationship-building.
• Extensive travel, evening and weekend work required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in athletics advancement in higher education setting.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division I athletics and donor engagement strategies.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Is this position Grant Funded:  No

Is this position restricted:  No

Is this position eligible for telework:  No

Hours Per Week:  40

Months per Year:  12

Statement of Economic Interest Required:  Yes

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Work Classification:  Administrative & Professional Faculty

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Athletics-Univ Advancement

Salary:  $80,000 - $103,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Department Contact Name: Sharon Ratcliffe

Department Contact Phone:  5408316716

Department Contact Email:  srratcliffe@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.

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