Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics

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.

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 of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Position Number

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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.

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 of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Position Number

A10250

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Dev Investment Fund Initiative

Campus

Rose Hill, Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Athletics Development (AVP, AR), with a dotted line to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation (AD), the Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics is responsible for planning, managing, and executing athletic fundraising activities supporting the University’s tradition-rich athletics program comprising 22 intercollegiate and 14 club sports.

The Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics supervises the Athletics Development team. Regular night and weekend work, attendance at athletics contests, and moderate travel may be required.

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 Athletics 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. Attends Athletics senior staff and other meetings as directed by the AD.

Attends Alumni Relations staff and management team meetings as directed by the AVP AR. 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.

Is 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.

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

Manages a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift donors/prospects.

Devises individual engagement strategies for each prospect in their pool with the goal of soliciting annual gifts and/or multi-year gift commitments at the $100,000 level+, with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process.

Essential Functions Note

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

Management Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and supervises others who supervise. Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, makes compensation decisions and for managing strategic views at a high level.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

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

Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Athletics fundraising, or equivalent; minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Capital campaign experience.

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.

Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Models diplomacy, discretion, and resiliency.

Ability to promote collegiality among team members.

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

Keen eye for detail.

Preferred Qualifications

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 | A991P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 12/02/2025 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence 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. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

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

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts, business, or a related field?

   • Yes
   • No

2. Do you have at least 7 years of fundraising experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. Do you have at least 3 years of supervisory experience?

   • Yes
   • No

4. Do you have demonstrated success personally securing six- and seven-figure commitments?

   • Yes
   • No

5. Are you willing and able to work during evenings and weekends?

   • Yes
   • No

6. Are you willing and able to travel?

   • Yes
   • No

7. Do you have experience in Athletics fundraising?

   • Yes
   • No

8. Are you an alumnus/a of Fordham University?

   • Yes
   • No

9. * Are you a current employee of the university?

   • Yes
   • No

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