UAkron
Senior Associate Athletics Director, Development-Major Gifts
UAkron, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44329
Sr. Associate AD For Development-Major Gifts
The University of Akron, a Division 1 (FBS) institution and member of the Mid-American Conference is seeking applicants for the position of Sr. Associate AD for Development-Major Gifts. Sr. Associate AD/ Major Gifts will be a proven fundraiser with excellent leadership skills who appreciates and nurtures an accountable, goal-oriented and values-based work environment. The role will actively build and manage a strategically focused portfolio of major ($25,000+) and principal gift ($1,000,000+) prospects and donors by guiding their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, while at the same time setting goals to expand the base of major gift prospects. The Sr. Associate AD/ Major Gifts will build strong and mutually beneficial relationships between academic leadership, faculty and staff and donors, alumni, business, and community leaders. He/she will also manage a full-time annual fund position. The athletic department's lead fundraisers' primary focus will be to drive fundraising activity at the major and principal gifts to the University which support scholarships, programs, facility enhancements and capital projects. Works in coordination with the Vice President, Advancement and Assistant Vice President, Principal Giving, among other colleagues in Advancement at the University. This position will be visible in the campus community, at Athletics events, and across the greater Akron community and is expected to work a significant number of events throughout the year. Duties: Secure major and principal gifts for the University from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Creates long-term plans and goals for the successful operation of the Major Gifts Program for Athletics, while identifying new prospects through sophisticated and nuanced discovery/qualification and working closely with prospect development in Advancement. Appropriately acknowledge and steward gifts. Manage one full-time staff with direct oversight of Z-Fund, the athletic departments annual fund program. Direct oversight and management of the Varsity A Association, the athletic department's former student athlete letter winner program. Direct oversight and management of InfoCision Stadium Suites, including solicitation of new business and securing renewals of existing patrons. Oversight of department-wide special events designed to solicit or cultivate prospects (i.e. Annual Golf Tournament, Athletic Hall of Fame and Homecoming activities). Other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics. Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree preferred. Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Valid Drivers License Experience: Requires a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in planned giving or major gifts, as well as developing programs and campaigns and directing professional and staff employees. Excellent communications skills and presentation skills along with the ability to write complex proposals for corporate, foundation, and government grants required. Knowledge of fundraising, capital campaigns, and the development of promotional and public relations material required.
The University of Akron, a Division 1 (FBS) institution and member of the Mid-American Conference is seeking applicants for the position of Sr. Associate AD for Development-Major Gifts. Sr. Associate AD/ Major Gifts will be a proven fundraiser with excellent leadership skills who appreciates and nurtures an accountable, goal-oriented and values-based work environment. The role will actively build and manage a strategically focused portfolio of major ($25,000+) and principal gift ($1,000,000+) prospects and donors by guiding their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, while at the same time setting goals to expand the base of major gift prospects. The Sr. Associate AD/ Major Gifts will build strong and mutually beneficial relationships between academic leadership, faculty and staff and donors, alumni, business, and community leaders. He/she will also manage a full-time annual fund position. The athletic department's lead fundraisers' primary focus will be to drive fundraising activity at the major and principal gifts to the University which support scholarships, programs, facility enhancements and capital projects. Works in coordination with the Vice President, Advancement and Assistant Vice President, Principal Giving, among other colleagues in Advancement at the University. This position will be visible in the campus community, at Athletics events, and across the greater Akron community and is expected to work a significant number of events throughout the year. Duties: Secure major and principal gifts for the University from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Creates long-term plans and goals for the successful operation of the Major Gifts Program for Athletics, while identifying new prospects through sophisticated and nuanced discovery/qualification and working closely with prospect development in Advancement. Appropriately acknowledge and steward gifts. Manage one full-time staff with direct oversight of Z-Fund, the athletic departments annual fund program. Direct oversight and management of the Varsity A Association, the athletic department's former student athlete letter winner program. Direct oversight and management of InfoCision Stadium Suites, including solicitation of new business and securing renewals of existing patrons. Oversight of department-wide special events designed to solicit or cultivate prospects (i.e. Annual Golf Tournament, Athletic Hall of Fame and Homecoming activities). Other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics. Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree. Master's degree preferred. Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Valid Drivers License Experience: Requires a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in planned giving or major gifts, as well as developing programs and campaigns and directing professional and staff employees. Excellent communications skills and presentation skills along with the ability to write complex proposals for corporate, foundation, and government grants required. Knowledge of fundraising, capital campaigns, and the development of promotional and public relations material required.