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Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
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Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
Join to apply for the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development role at Inside Higher Ed Position Title:
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development Posting Date:
07/28/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Position Number:
1128679 Location of Position:
Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only Is this a term position?
No Is this a grant funded position?
No Employment Category:
Regular Full Time Scheduled Months Per Year:
12 Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40 Schedule:
This position will primarily work Monday through Friday from 8-5 pm. However, this position will require the ability to travel, work nights, and weekends to attend athletic events and connect with donors. Division/Department:
Athletics Development (Dartmouth College) Position Purpose:
The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development is charged with strategic oversight of Dartmouth’s growing athletics fundraising and stewardship program. This role will develop and execute a strategic plan to inspire new levels of engagement, commitment, and philanthropic support from alumni, parents, and friends, including growth in annual unrestricted, capital and endowment gifts to support Athletics priorities. This position is accountable for spearheading initiatives focused on Athletics fundraising and monitoring and reporting on progress toward goals. Critical to success will be working closely with Development fundraisers in Principal Gifts, Leadership Giving, Family Giving, the Dartmouth College Fund and key principals in the athletic department including the Athletics Director, athletics administration, coaches, and volunteers including members of the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board to develop and execute strategies to meet athletics fundraising goals. Required Qualifications – Education And yrs Exp:
Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum Requirements – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 10+ years of relevant fundraising or development experience in educational fundraising, or the equivalent Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing six and seven-figure gifts Staff and volunteer management experience Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities Experience in the creation and marketing of gift opportunities Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn the respect of senior leadership, colleagues, volunteers and donors Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at presenting complicated information Highly collegial and service-oriented Engaging personality and sense of humor Well-refined organizational and project management skills with initiative, strong work ethic, and creative energy Demonstrated negotiation skills and an understanding of prospect-centered fundraising with strategic planning experience Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams Strong attention to detail Ability to travel, work nights, and weekends Preferred Qualifications: Athletic fundraising experience Background in athletics and a demonstrated commitment to competitive excellence Campaign experience Experience working in a large, complex development operation Experience raising leadership gift funds for special projects and programs Experience motivating and inspiring others to perform Strong executive communication skills (verbal/written) and ability to lead across the organization and influence/negotiate effectively Responsibilities Develop engagement strategies for high-net-worth individuals interested in supporting athletics priorities through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making current-use and capital commitments of six, seven, and eight figures Participate in regular review of prospect pools with field staff to build a pipeline and manage a personal portfolio of approximately 30-50 families Partner with fundraising leaders to ensure collaboration between teams and mutual objectives Use knowledge of tax, investment, and legal aspects of charitable giving to communicate effectively with donors and their counsel Serve as a resource to staff on prospect strategy, offering creative solutions to complex solicitations Staff the Athletics Director at games and events as appropriate; support regionally and at advancement gatherings Responsibilities – Leadership and Program Oversight Lead and supervise the athletics fundraising team to develop annual fundraising programs, including donor communications and stewardship Collaborate with Athletics, Advancement Communications, Development, and Academic Coordination to create marketing and support materials Plan and execute special fundraising communications to prospects and donors Establish benchmarks, monitor progress toward fundraising goals, and manage deadlines Participate in regular planning meetings and develop cultivation plans for expanding philanthropic support Strategic Fundraising Plan Develop a comprehensive strategy to raise upwards of $9 million annually through Friends Of programs and $3 million through personal major gifts; align capital project strategy with athletics engagement and philanthropy plan Evaluate KPIs and benchmarks; set team performance goals Produce reports for senior leadership and external audiences on fundraising progress Keep leadership informed of progress and adjust strategies to grow the pipeline Board and Volunteer Engagement In partnership with the Athletics Department, recruit, train, motivate, and manage volunteer members of the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board Other Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness; perform other duties as assigned Department Contacts and Inquiry Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries: Mariruth Graham Department Contact Phone: mariruth.p.graham@dartmouth.edu Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title: Mariruth Graham, Associate Athletics Director for People and Culture Department Contact's Phone: 603-646-5666 Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of credentials. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner. Special Instructions To Applicants Applications are being collected and reviewed by a search firm. To be fully considered, please submit materials to Parker Executive Search using the following link: https://www.parkersearch.com/opportunities/senior-associate-athletics-director-for-development Application Process Dartmouth College invites nominations and applications or expressions of interest to Parker Executive Search. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and references. For full consideration, submit materials by September 19, 2025. For more information, contact Daniel Parker, DeLaina Sarden, Gray McGee at Parker Executive Search: danielparker@parkersearch.com | dsarden@parkersearch.com Note : Dartmouth has a Tobacco-Free Policy. See policy at https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/80230
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Join to apply for the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development role at Inside Higher Ed Position Title:
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development Posting Date:
07/28/2025 Open Until Filled:
Yes Position Number:
1128679 Location of Position:
Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only Is this a term position?
No Is this a grant funded position?
No Employment Category:
Regular Full Time Scheduled Months Per Year:
12 Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40 Schedule:
This position will primarily work Monday through Friday from 8-5 pm. However, this position will require the ability to travel, work nights, and weekends to attend athletic events and connect with donors. Division/Department:
Athletics Development (Dartmouth College) Position Purpose:
The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development is charged with strategic oversight of Dartmouth’s growing athletics fundraising and stewardship program. This role will develop and execute a strategic plan to inspire new levels of engagement, commitment, and philanthropic support from alumni, parents, and friends, including growth in annual unrestricted, capital and endowment gifts to support Athletics priorities. This position is accountable for spearheading initiatives focused on Athletics fundraising and monitoring and reporting on progress toward goals. Critical to success will be working closely with Development fundraisers in Principal Gifts, Leadership Giving, Family Giving, the Dartmouth College Fund and key principals in the athletic department including the Athletics Director, athletics administration, coaches, and volunteers including members of the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board to develop and execute strategies to meet athletics fundraising goals. Required Qualifications – Education And yrs Exp:
Bachelor’s or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum Requirements – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 10+ years of relevant fundraising or development experience in educational fundraising, or the equivalent Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing six and seven-figure gifts Staff and volunteer management experience Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities Experience in the creation and marketing of gift opportunities Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn the respect of senior leadership, colleagues, volunteers and donors Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at presenting complicated information Highly collegial and service-oriented Engaging personality and sense of humor Well-refined organizational and project management skills with initiative, strong work ethic, and creative energy Demonstrated negotiation skills and an understanding of prospect-centered fundraising with strategic planning experience Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams Strong attention to detail Ability to travel, work nights, and weekends Preferred Qualifications: Athletic fundraising experience Background in athletics and a demonstrated commitment to competitive excellence Campaign experience Experience working in a large, complex development operation Experience raising leadership gift funds for special projects and programs Experience motivating and inspiring others to perform Strong executive communication skills (verbal/written) and ability to lead across the organization and influence/negotiate effectively Responsibilities Develop engagement strategies for high-net-worth individuals interested in supporting athletics priorities through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects capable of making current-use and capital commitments of six, seven, and eight figures Participate in regular review of prospect pools with field staff to build a pipeline and manage a personal portfolio of approximately 30-50 families Partner with fundraising leaders to ensure collaboration between teams and mutual objectives Use knowledge of tax, investment, and legal aspects of charitable giving to communicate effectively with donors and their counsel Serve as a resource to staff on prospect strategy, offering creative solutions to complex solicitations Staff the Athletics Director at games and events as appropriate; support regionally and at advancement gatherings Responsibilities – Leadership and Program Oversight Lead and supervise the athletics fundraising team to develop annual fundraising programs, including donor communications and stewardship Collaborate with Athletics, Advancement Communications, Development, and Academic Coordination to create marketing and support materials Plan and execute special fundraising communications to prospects and donors Establish benchmarks, monitor progress toward fundraising goals, and manage deadlines Participate in regular planning meetings and develop cultivation plans for expanding philanthropic support Strategic Fundraising Plan Develop a comprehensive strategy to raise upwards of $9 million annually through Friends Of programs and $3 million through personal major gifts; align capital project strategy with athletics engagement and philanthropy plan Evaluate KPIs and benchmarks; set team performance goals Produce reports for senior leadership and external audiences on fundraising progress Keep leadership informed of progress and adjust strategies to grow the pipeline Board and Volunteer Engagement In partnership with the Athletics Department, recruit, train, motivate, and manage volunteer members of the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board Other Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness; perform other duties as assigned Department Contacts and Inquiry Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries: Mariruth Graham Department Contact Phone: mariruth.p.graham@dartmouth.edu Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title: Mariruth Graham, Associate Athletics Director for People and Culture Department Contact's Phone: 603-646-5666 Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of credentials. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner. Special Instructions To Applicants Applications are being collected and reviewed by a search firm. To be fully considered, please submit materials to Parker Executive Search using the following link: https://www.parkersearch.com/opportunities/senior-associate-athletics-director-for-development Application Process Dartmouth College invites nominations and applications or expressions of interest to Parker Executive Search. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and references. For full consideration, submit materials by September 19, 2025. For more information, contact Daniel Parker, DeLaina Sarden, Gray McGee at Parker Executive Search: danielparker@parkersearch.com | dsarden@parkersearch.com Note : Dartmouth has a Tobacco-Free Policy. See policy at https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/80230
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