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Assistant Director of Athletic Development

Employer
Northern Kentucky University
Location
Kentucky, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 8, 2021
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Position Information



Working Title Assistant Director of Athletic Development Department Athletic Development Compensation Title Position Number 30014851 Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Varies, nights and weekends will be required Hours per Week 37.5+ Months per Year 12 Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Purpose of Position
The Assistant Director of Athletic Development will serve as a gift officer for Northern Kentucky University’s intercollegiate athletics program. Develop and implement a vital and comprehensive fund raising program with the primary purpose of generating community, corporate, and alumni support as well as private funding for the identified priorities of the athletic department and the University in association with the Assistant Athletic Director – Development. Responsibilities include prospect identification, planning and solicitation of annual and capital campaign gifts up to $10,000, and stewardship of endowed scholarship donors. Position will also be responsible for the coordination and planning of annual fundraising events (i.e. Go Norse Fund Golf Outing, Athletics Gala, etc). Additionally help manage the volunteers associated with the Go Norse Fund Board of Directors.

Compliance with NCAA rules is of the utmost importance at Northern Kentucky University. As a member of the athletics department staff, it is expected that the Assistant Director of Development will have a full understanding of the NCAA rules that pertain to the position. It is also expected that the Assistant Director of Development will comply with all NCAA rules and if he/she becomes aware, or have reasonable cause to believe, that a violation of a rule has occurred he/she will immediately report it to the Director of Athletics or his/her designee. Primary Responsibilities
1. Assist in the coordination of capital and annual campaign fund raising efforts from planning through implementation.

2. Direct all aspects of the Go Norse Fund annual giving program, including annual fund renewals, annual fund benefit disbursements, annual fund solicitations and communications, and oversight of the Go Norse Fund Priority Points system.

3. Assist in directing all cultivation, stewardship and solicitation strategies for private support from donors and prospects. Engage in personal solicitation of annual, planned, special, and major gifts for athletic department priorities as well as other campus initiatives when appropriate. Manage a portfolio of approximately 175 donors, consisting of annual fund and major gift donors, with planned solicitations of up to $10,000 or greater. Conduct 180 face-to-face visits per year, including identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship visits.

4. Direct and coordinate annual fundraising events, designed to generate revenue for NKU Athletics on an annual basis as part of annual fundraising initiatives (i.e. Go Norse Fund Golf Outing, “Night with the Norse” Gala, sport specific alumni events, etc).

5. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with members of the University Development staff. Work closely with development, advancement services and alumni staffs in all matters pertaining to athletic department development activities and priorities.

6. Assist in developing annual athletics fund raising goals, objectives and athletic department private fund raising priorities in cooperation with the Director of Athletics and Assistant Athletic Director – Development. Design and implement strategies to achieve the identified goals and objectives.

7. Identify, research, and write individualized proposals or grants for solicitation and stewardship activities regarding gift donors for annual, capital, and endowment gifts for the athletics programs in coordination with the Assistant Athletic Director – Development and the University Development staff.

8. Attending University Development and major gift meetings to share relevant information and gather information related to other fundraising priorities on campus.

9. Assist in special usage of luxury suites on a game-by-game basis.

10. Assist with the GO NORSE FUND Board of Directors.

11. Expected to successfully collaborate with a number of on-campus entities working on behalf of athletics (i.e. Marketing/Communications, Printing Services, Advancement Services, Alumni Association, Procurement Services, etc.)

12. Be familiar with the Raiser’s Edge fundraising software and help maintain Go Norse Fund and athletic donor database and records.

13. Assist with budget management and recommendations as well as monitor expenses accordingly.

14. Coordinate the forwarding of checks and cash to the University Development office for accurate reporting of all financial records.

15. Update Raiser’s Edge software on a consistent and timely basis regarding activities related to donor interaction.

16. Provide a positive and professional presence in the community. Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and two or more years of related experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience in directing a successful annual fund program.

Demonstrated record of successful gift solicitation.

A working knowledge of Microsoft Windows application is required and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Master's Degree Minimum Experience 2 years Salary Pay Grade S72

Posting Detail Information



Requisition Number 2021S1394 Job Open Date 09/08/2021 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/10482 Is this an internal only posting? Supplemental Questions

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