Associate Director of Development, Athletics

Position Title : Associate Director of Development Athletics

Department : 8911General Athletics

Responsibilities :

The Associate Director of Development reports to the AssociateAD/Senior Director of Development and will assist in the development andexecution of a comprehensive strategy for all giving activities for the RaginCajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF). The Associate Director will manage aportfolio of major giving and leadership annual giving donors and prospects andis expected to identify cultivate solicit and steward those supporters.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a strategicdata-driven approach to revenue generation and a successful track record ofacquiring retaining and upgrading donors/members. This position will workclosely with the Offices of Athletics Development and Advancement Operationsto achieve growth in support of the RCAF.
This position will also attend and assist with athletics departmentgames/events donor events and other department functions as assigned. Will berequired to work occasional evenings and weekends throughout the year as wellas travel occasionally.

Job Tasks & Responsibilities
-Manage a portfolio of 150-200 major gift and leadership annual fund prospects develop effective moves management strategies and lead prospects through the qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship cycle
-Research and implement industry best practices to create and execute a multidimensional appeal schedule that utilizes a variety of mediums (e.g. electronic/digital solicitations direct mail appeals phone texts and social media) to communicate with potential and current donors
-Assist in the execution of a capital project planning fundraising and implementation achieving specific goals performance metrics and budget
-Implement segmentation strategies and programs aimed to increase RCAF membership and sustain philanthropic support from individuals and companies
-Creates reports and systems to support RCAF membership benefit fulfillment schedules; coordinating close with RCAF Donor Relations team
-Analyze data and reports to be successful in identifying new donor segment programs and implementing donor programs
-Advises and assists coaches on sport-specific annual giving fundraising efforts
-Maintain accuracy of records through entering contact reports and providing updates to donor database; following data policies and guidelines for requesting reports and use of data
-Work with Senior Director to set individual performance goals and priorities annually
-Actively participate in RCAF and Office of Development staff meetings and retreats
-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
-A Bachelors degree is required Masters preferred
-2 or more years of experience with a preference given to a background in fundraising or ticket sales
-A strong affinity toward and understanding of intercollegiate athletics including an interest in enhancing the student-athlete experience through philanthropy and community engagement

Preferred Qualifications:
-Masters degree from regionally accredited institution

Skills Abilities Etc:
-Excellent computer verbal and written communication as well as demonstrated organizational skills necessary
-Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills
-Ability to build/maintain relationships and solicit gifts
-Capable of crafting multichannel solicitation pieces and other professional documentation
-Task-oriented and self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines and work independently or as part of a team
-Ability to both prioritize given assignments and multi-task effectively
-Ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment and decision making
-Ability to handle sensitive and confidentialinformation with discretion

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