Assistant Director of Development - Athletics
- Employer
- Furman University
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 21, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Development & Advancement
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Assistant Director of Development - Athletics
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Job Title:
Assistant Director of Development - Athletics
Job Family:
Professionals
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Compensation Grade:
5S
Pay Type:
Salary
Department:
Athletics Development-1
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Athletics Development, this position manages the execution and operations of the Furman Athletics Fund, prioritizing efforts for the Paladin Scholarship Fund. This position manages an annual giving portfolio, raising funds to advance the university's fundraising priorities for Athletics. The Assistant Director assists in the management and execution of day-to-day operations in the areas of revenue generation, stewardship, prospecting, and game day hospitality for alumni, friends, parents, season ticket holders, and other key constituents.
Job Description:
Essential Functions
- Successfully Advance the Philanthropic Mission of Furman
Athletics: Manage a donor portfolio of annual fund prospects,
contributors of $500 to $10,000 annually, and be responsible for
cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of each;
- Lead Athletics Annual Giving Initiatives: Execute designated
plans to reach department goals, prioritizing the annual $1,000,000
Paladin Scholarship Fund goal;
- Collaborate to Maximize Philanthropic and Revenue
Opportunities: Assist with development and execution of prospecting
and identification initiatives that seek to engage alumni, season
ticket holders, premium seat holders, parents, and corporate
partners;
- Engage with Key Constituent Groups: Be the primary Athletics
Development liaison for key constituents including student-athlete
parents, former student-athletes, and young alumni;
- Provide Exceptional Donor Experience: Contribute to multiple
development operations, including stewardship and solicitation
initiatives, communications, benefits fulfillment, gift processing,
reporting and acknowledgement processes, game-day hospitality, and
other special events;
- Expand Donor Engagement Opportunities: Coordinate and execute a
variety of donor-centric events including, but not limited to
football tailgates, basketball pregame gatherings, and conference
tournament hospitality;
- Continue Tradition of Excellence Across Campus: Manage
development and execution Athletics' efforts for Dins Day, the
annual university giving day. This includes assisting with matching
gift solicitation and management, creating marketing materials and
messages, preparing data accurately, and stewarding Dins Day donors
effectively;
- Assist with Volunteer Management: Contribute to facilitation of
the Furman Athletics Fund Board, promoting increased participation
among constituent groups;
- Create a positive environment that will expedite the efforts,
and maximize the impact, of processes undertaken by development
team members to drive continued philanthropy to Furman
Athletics;
- Identify opportunities for increased program efficiency,
effectiveness, and expediency across all unit program
activities;
- Maintain absolute integrity and confidentiality in all
situations, especially donor information and
confidentiality;
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or other similar
industries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree;
- Prior experience in higher education;
- Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations;
- Demonstrated knowledge and proven success in fundraising and
campaigns;
- Expertise and success with annual giving fundraising and
national best practices;
- Outstanding verbal communication skills; excellent writing,
editing, and proofreading skills;
- Demonstrated ability to write concept papers, proposals, and
grants;
- Excellent organization, presentation, and event management
skills;
- Ability to develop and monitor budgets and
schedules;
- Ability to work effectively with diverse
constituencies;
- Resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems
and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing
solutions to ensure effective change. Ability to anticipate
problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate
potential negative effects;
- Use initiative to organize and follow through with complex
tasks to meet deadlines;
- Skill to use a personal computer and computer software programs
at the level of sophistication required for the development office.
Proven ability to use MS Office Suite and database programs.
Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Encompass traits of good judgment, confidentiality, and
discretion in communicating with colleagues and
constituents;
- Knowledge of annual giving fundraising principles and able to
participate in a complex development program, especially within an
educational organization;
- Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with
diverse populations, and demonstrated commitment to promote and
enhance diversity and inclusion.
Education Requirements:
Certification Requirements:
Job Posting End Date (if date is blank, posting is open ended):
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Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.
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