Director of Advancement – Athletics and Parent Relations

• Closes 23-Oct-2024 (CST)
• 12800 Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI, United States
• Salary
• Full Time

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Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

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Director of Advancement – Athletics and Parent Relations

• Closes 23-Oct-2024 (CST)
• 12800 Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI, United States
• Salary
• Full Time
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Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

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Position Summary

The Director of Advancement-Athletics and Parent Relations will build a network of University constituents to include parents, alumni, businesses, and community leaders, who will become donors and donor prospects. The Director of Advancement-Athletics and Parent Relations will build support for overall university initiatives, as well as support for intercollegiate athletics at CUW through the active engagement of the various external constituencies of the University, focusing on solicitations of gifts or pledges of $25,000+. This is a full-time position that reports to the Vice President of Advancement, is housed in the Office of Advancement, and works collaboratively and in support of the Director of Athletics on the Mequon, WI Campus.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new major gift prospects, with an emphasis on athletic connections to support university goals and priorities.
• Manage a portfolio of 100-200 donors and donor prospects.
• Establish and manage a schedule of prospect cultivation and gift solicitation visits, especially among key alumni, parents, university friends, and community leaders. Maintain the activity level required to secure no less than 15 major gift prospect visits a month on average.
• Attend athletic events as needed to cultivate relationships
• Responsible to work with area businesses and friends of the University to significantly increase the sponsorship revenue for CUW athletics
• Support and coordinate with the Director of Athletics and team coaches any special events intended to build constituent engagement and raise financial support for CUW athletics. Examples include golf outings, dinners, and auctions.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute solicitations to athletic constituents while working with the Director of the Concordia Fund
• Participate in all Advancement activities and meetings as requested and support the work of others within the department
• Work closely and collaboratively with the members of the Advancement staff to accomplish the goals of the University at large. Be open to other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the vice president.
• Conduct all activities within the budget established by the University.
• Other duties as assigned

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Development techniques with desire to grow in professional expertise through continuing education
• High energy and enthusiasm for athletics and especially for intercollegiate sports at CUW
• Build lasting relationships with prospects and donors
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action with multiple tasks
• Understanding of the LCMS, its structure, and historical relationship to Concordia University
• Understanding of Concordia's mission statement and ability to interpret it to all constituents
• Interpersonal skills using tact and patience through oral and written communication
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Be available for evening and weekend work as needed.
• Willingness to travel.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

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Education and Experience

A Bachelor's degree is required and at least three years of experience that relates directly to fundraising or sales is preferred. Must be computer literate with an understanding of development or fundraising techniques and best practices.

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Physical Demands/Equipment

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Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salary exempt position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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