Director of Annual Giving/Athletics
As a member of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, Michigan State University Athletics is a self-sustaining unit competing at a high level amongst some of the premier athletics programs within the NCAA. Private support for MSU Athletics plays a crucial role for a department that is fiscally responsible and competing at a high level. By seeking private support from supporters across the country, MSU can offer student-athletes a championship-level opportunity in and outside the classroom and in competition.
Director of Annual Giving/Athletics
As a member of the prestigious Big Ten Conference, Michigan State University Athletics is a self-sustaining unit competing at a high level amongst some of the premier athletics programs within the NCAA. Private support for MSU Athletics plays a crucial role for a department that is fiscally responsible and competing at a high level. By seeking private support from supporters across the country, MSU can offer student-athletes a championship-level opportunity in and outside the classroom and in competition.
Apply NowThe chosen candidate for Director of Annual Giving / Athletics will partner with the Director of Development /Assistant AD Annual Giving & Strategy and many others within the Spartan Fund team on a comprehensive annual giving program. The Director of Annual Giving / Athletics will execute annual giving strategies around donor acquisition, retention, upgrade initiatives, and sport-specific giving campaigns utilizing technology and other methods to connect with potential supporters. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who desires to serve in an important role for one of the preeminent development programs at Michigan State University.
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a supervisor and member of the Spartan Fund team, the Director of Annual Giving / Athletics will execute Spartan Fund’s annual giving strategies. The Director of Annual Giving / Athletics will supervise a team focused on an annual giving program that includes leadership annual giving, sports-specific giving, membership and renewals, gift processing, and data and analytics. The Director of the Annual Giving will carry a portfolio of leadership annual giving and discovery prospects and will identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts to help grow Spartan Fund membership.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration with colleagues from University Advancement and MSU Athletics, and under the direction of the Director of Development /Assistant AD Annual Giving & Strategy, the Director of Annual Giving / Athletics shall:
Programmatic Management:
Personnel Management:
Fundraising:
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direction is received from the Director of Development / Assistant AD Annual Giving & Strategy.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision over annual giving and internal operations team members.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, and/or Business. One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, public relations, marketing, higher education fundraising, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Resume and cover letter
HOW TO APPLY
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Patricia Karam, Director of Recruitment, at karampat@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system; the URL for this website is careers.msu.edu.
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
8 am - 5 pm with some evenings and weekends
Advancement.msu.edu
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Person | Role |
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Dylan Marinez |
Associate AD/Facilities and Capital Projects |
Michael Walker |
Associate AD/Senior Director of Development |
Mat Kanan |
Assistant AD/Director of Development Annual Giving & Strategy |
Sarah Skilling |
Senior Director of Special Events & Stewardship |
Matt Read |
Director of Annual Giving |
Jason Varlesi |
Associate Director of Development |
Liz Rousseau |
Associate Director of Development |
Justin Fribbley |
Assistant Director of Development |
Person | Role |
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Mark Schoenl |
Leadership Gifts Officer & Development Strategist |
Dylan Marinez |
Associate AD/Facilities and Capital Projects |
Michael Zaretti |
Director of Business Development |
Matt Read |
Director of Annual Giving |
Pete Maniez |
Director of Business Development |
Liz Rousseau |
Associate Director of Development |
Ethan Hemer |
Associate Director of Development |
Jared Del Rosario |
Assistant Director of Stewardship & Endowments |
Person | Role |
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Mark Schoenl |
|
Jacob Kirkham |
Executive Senior Associate AD of Development |
Tim Day |
Associate AD/Development |
Bryan Hoch |
Assistant AD/Major Gifts & Premium Seating |
Sarah Skilling |
Senior Director of Special Events & Stewardship |
Michael Zaretti |
Director of Business Development |
Pete Maniez |
Director of Business Development |
Connor Kruse |
Associate Director of Development |
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