Senior Director for Athletics Development

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About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (

EAP

); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (

EAP

); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Senior Director for Athletics Development

Position Number

A10250

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Development - Athletics

Campus

Rose Hill, Lincoln Center

Location

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here .

Position Summary

The Senior Director for Athletics Development reports to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations. The Senior Director for Athletics Development is responsible for planning, managing, and executing athletic fundraising activities supporting the University’s tradition-rich athletics program comprising 23 intercollegiate and 13 club sports.

The Senior Director for Athletics Development supervises a team of four: a director of development, an associate director, and two assistant directors. Regular night and weekend work, attendance at athletics contests, and moderate travel will be expected.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement pursuant to University’s Hybrid/Remote Work Policy.

Essential Functions

Leads the continued and strategic growth of philanthropic revenue for the Department of Athletics through the expansion and integration of individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors across all Athletics portfolios.

Drives the prospect management and portfolio maintenance process for Athletics prospects concentrating on top-rated prospects in each giving tier. Implements regular reviews of giving dashboards and reports.

Ensures effective and efficient annual giving solicitation for the Athletic Development efforts via direct mail, phone, email, crowdfunding, giving days, and volunteer activity.

Oversees the production and updating of gift proposals, solicitation letters, gift acknowledgments, social media appeals, and other Athletics development-related materials.

Maintains working relationships with Athletics department leadership, coaches, University trustees, and other key stakeholders.

Directs the collaboration with

DAUR

in planning and executing cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship events; and works closely with the Alumni Relations team to plan and execute events in conjunction with games both in New York and throughout the U.S.

When appropriate, ensures that athletics has a meaningful presence at regional events, reunion events (Jubilee), and Homecoming.

Be an active leader during key athletic fundraising and donor cultivation opportunities/functions, including sporting events.

Partners with Planned Giving and other

DAUR

colleagues on blended gift efforts.

Fundraising Expectations:

Ensures the team consistently exceeds the annual individual and overall fundraising targets.

Personally cultivates, solicits, and stewards a portfolio of 100-125, $100,000+ donors/prospects.

Devises and executes individual engagement strategies for each prospect in their portfolio.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.

Minimum of 10 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Athletics fundraising, or equivalent.

Capital campaign experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals.

Demonstrated success personally securing six and seven-figure commitments.

Strong time management and organizational skills.

Exceptional communication skills.

Demonstrates excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Promotes collegiality among team members.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Keen eye for detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for Fordham Athletics.

Proven track record for successfully translating strategic ideas into measurable results.

Familiarity with database and

CRM

tools (Ellucian

CRM

Advance, WebFocus, etc.).

Minimum Starting Salary

$160,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$180,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A567P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 01/19/2024 | | Special Instructions |
Fordham University has retained the services of Beneficence Partners (https://www.bene-partners.com/) to conduct this search. Those interested in the search or who want to recommend someone for the role should contact Michael J. O’Neill , Founder and President, at (610) 360-2792 or mike.oneill@bene-partners.com. | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

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| Mental Demands | | | Physical Demands | | | Physical Demands (Elements Exposed to) | | | Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties | | | Lifting Requirements | | | Visual Acuity Requirements | | | Noise Conditions | | | Other | |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Nearly Continuously | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Nearly Continuously | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Nearly Continuously | | Standing | Often | | Walking | Often | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Often | | Climbing stairs | Seldom | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Seldom | | Pulling, pushing | Often | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Often | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Often | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

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