Associate Director Athletic Major Gifts

Associate Director Athletic Major Gifts

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Director/Executive

Recreation

Closing at: Jun 18 2026 - 22:55 CDT

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 600181 - IA Development

Normal Work Schedule: Varies

Job Summary: The Associate Director of Athletic Major Gifts identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospective donors for the University of Alabama Department of Athletics. Cultivates relationships with new individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the fundraising efforts of the Crimson Tide Foundation. Cultivates relationships through in-person donor visits and visits with previously unsolicited prospective donors. Solicits gifts including current gifts, pledges, and planned gifts. Works closely with other athletic department fundraisers to coordinate and collaborate in order to maximize gift potential for Alabama Athletics. Responsible for meeting monthly revenue and productivity goals.

Additional Department Summary: Must be able to travel locally and regionally. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays on occasion.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience; OR master's degree and some development, fundraising, sales, communications and/or public relations experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Self-motivated and results-oriented. Ability to effectively develop and manage a portfolio of donors and donor prospects. Superb verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Positive attitude. Ability to use personal computer for word processing and to use other standard software packages.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, sports administration, marketing, management, or related field and three (3) years of experience, in development, fundraising, sales, or public relations; OR master's degree in business administration, sports administration, marketing, management, or related field and (2) years of experience in development, fundraising, sales, or public relations. Knowledge in the areas of planned giving. Experience in Intercollegiate Athletics, Higher Education, or Not for Profit Organization. Knowledge of Paciolan and Blackbaud CRM.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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