Easton, PA
Easton, PA
Feb 23, 2024
The Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement will be a critical partner in the growth of Lafayette athletics fundraising and engagement at a pivotal time in the College’s history, with a bicentennial anniversary on the horizon in 2026 and as the College moves into a landmark comprehensive campaign. This position will assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement to set overall vision and strategy for annual athletic fundraising and engagement for Lafayette’s 23 varsity sports. The position will be responsible for executing annual athletic fundraising initiatives and athletic donor relations events including both the Maroon Club Hall of Fame and the Maroon Club Golf Outing. The Assistant Athletic Director will qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents and friends who are capable of making annual and multi- year unrestricted gifts in support of the Athletics Maroon Club. This position will work with Advancement Communications to help develop athletic fundraising communications.
The Assistant Athletic Director is an integral member of both the College’s Advancement team and the Department of Athletics. The position will report to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement under the leadership of the Associate Vice President for Individual Giving. The Assistant Athletic Director is accountable for spearheading initiatives focused on Athletics annual fundraising and monitoring and reporting on progress toward goals. The candidate will work closely with Advancement fundraisers in Individual Giving, Annual Giving, Parent Philanthropy, the Maroon Club and with key principals in the Department of Athletics including athletics administration, coaches, and volunteers to develop and execute strategies to ensure success in meeting athletics annual fundraising goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement to develop a comprehensive strategy for the annual solicitation of prospects to benefit the College's Department of Athletics and specific athletic teams.
● Provide oversight and coordination of event management, newsletters, correspondence, and other communications with volunteers, prospective donors, and existing donors.
● Coordinate and execute athletics annual fundraising efforts as part of the College’s comprehensive campaign.
● Work directly with coaching staff in developing fundraising strategies for our 23 sports programs.
● Focus on annual fund activities for the Maroon Club which includes oversight of print and digital appeals and communication pieces.
● Plan and develop strategies for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective donors.
● Participate as a member of the College’s Advancement team.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Lafayette College is a private, undergraduate-only institution offering programs across the arts, sciences, and engineering on a coeducational, residential campus rich in history and beauty. Lafayette is located in Easton, PA within 70 miles of New York and Philadelphia. As part of the culturally vibrant Lehigh Valley with neighboring cities Bethlehem and Allentown, Easton is home to a dynamic restaurant culture, annual festivals, a historic farmers’ market, and arts institutions. Lafayette Athletics, as a partner in the mission of the College, provides an incredibly effective learning experience for student-athletes through competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Lafayette sponsors 23 varsity sports with approximately 580 student-athletes.
● Minimmun Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references
Person | Role |
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Joe Samaritano |
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement |
Dan Cason |
Assistant Athletic Director for Advancement |
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