Assistant Athletic Director for Development

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Assistant Athletic Director for Development

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Assistant Athletic Director for Development

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

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Job Code

15224

Recruitment Pool

All Applicants

Posting Number

req6141

Unit

Athletics MBU

Department

Athletics

Department Website Link

https://vcuathletics.com/index.aspx

Location

VCU

Address

907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

VCU Athletics is seeking a passionate, professional and seasoned Gift Officer.

Summary:

The Assistant AD for Development is responsible for cultivating, soliciting and securing annual gifts that support the mission of VCU Athletics. Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Development, this position works collaboratively with the Development staff to increase annual gift participation and donations for restricted and unrestricted gifts to benefit VCU Athletics and enhance the student-athlete experience.

Typical Duties

Oversee the annual fund for VCU Athletics, including all restricted and unrestricted giving to the Ram Athletic Fund;

Maintain database of active annual fund donors;

Conduct and document 100-125 significant interactions with donors during the academic year;

Plan and develop special projects and major department events to increase annual donor base;

Develop, install and execute annual fundraising strategies to enhance Ram Athletic Fund totals;

Coordinate individual sport fundraising for specified sports

Assist with management and oversight of Ram Athletic Fund Board;

Coordinate social media strategies for Ram Athletic Fund; and

Manage all special events.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to an advanced degree;

Three (3) years' experience in fundraising, preferably at the NCAA Division l intercollegiate athletics level;

Working knowledge of Paciolon software; and

Demonstrated knowledge of donor management software.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or training and work experience at a level that equates to a bachelor's degree;

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU;

Minimum of one (1) to (2) years' experience in fundraising required, preferably at the NCAA Division l intercollegiate athletics level;

Strong oral and written communication skills; and

Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles.

FLSA

University Employee

Job FTE

1

Exemption Status

Exempt

Restricted Position

No

E-Class

UF - University Employee FT

Job Category

University Employee

ORP Eligible

No

Salary Range

up to $70,000

Compensation Type

Salaried

Target Hire Date

10/10/2024

Contact Information for Candidates

Grace Blevins

gablevins@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, references

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