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Director of Athletic Development for Advancement 

| | About the Organization | Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.   | | Category | Staff   | | Exempt/Non-Exempt | Exempt   | | Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time   | | Description |

Job Description

The Director of Athletic Development is responsible for overseeing the athletic fundraising program and for the administration, marketing, and supervision of the major gifts/planned giving program. This includes cultivation and solicitation of special gift prospects. Based on performance, this position has significant opportunity for growth and professional advancement.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Director of Athletic Development for Advancement 

| | About the Organization | Mars Hill University is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the mountains of western North Carolina. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in western North Carolina on its original site. Mars Hill University, is an academic community rooted in the Christian faith, that challenges and equips students to pursue intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth through an education that is grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts, connected with the world of work, and committed to character development, to service, and to responsible citizenship in the community, the region, and the world.   | | Category | Staff   | Apply Now

| Exempt/Non-Exempt | Exempt   | | Full-Time/Part-Time | Full-Time   | | Description |

Job Description

The Director of Athletic Development is responsible for overseeing the athletic fundraising program and for the administration, marketing, and supervision of the major gifts/planned giving program. This includes cultivation and solicitation of special gift prospects. Based on performance, this position has significant opportunity for growth and professional advancement.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Athletics Duties

• In conjunction with key volunteers, supports the work of the Lions Athletic Club.
• Develops a major gift program for athletic fundraising.
• Works in collaboration with the athletic director to identify hospitality opportunities to host athletic donors at athletic events on campus.

 

Major Gifts Duties

• Develops and engages a gift portfolio of approximately 50 major gift donors and/or prospects, of which 25 are athletic major gift prospects.
• Helps coordinate special and capital fundraising projects as needed.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of comprehensive campaigns.

 

Administrative Duties

• Promotes the concept of giving among all constituents of the University.
• Serves as a resource person for development staff on matters relating to major gifts and athletic fundraising.
• Supports the overall goals of the Advancement Office.
• Works closely with the management and stewardship of University scholarships.
• Operational duties as assigned.   | | Position Requirements |
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years minimum of fundraising experience preferred with documented success in the cultivation and securing major gifts.
• Broad based computer skills inclusive of Raiser’s Edge is preferred.
• Athletic fundraising experience is preferred.
• Commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

 

  | | Open Date | 10/12/2023   | | EOE Statement | In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MHU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization or would change the essential functions of the job. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources (see below).

MHU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who fully support MHU’s mission. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, familial status, sexual orientation, and reprisal. To file a complaint with Mars Hill University, contact:

Jennie Matthews
Office of Human Resources
Box 6664
Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC 28754 828 689-1197
828 689-1256 Fax
jmatthews@mhu.edu

To file a complaint of discrimination, write to:
USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410
Washington DC 20250-9410
Or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642
(English Federal- relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.   | | | |

This position is currently accepting applications.

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