UMKC Foundation
Director of Development for Athletics Kansas City Athletics & UMKC Foundation
UMKC Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Director of Development – Athletics
Purpose:
Serve as the gift officer for Kansas City Athletics.
Responsibilities
Prepare and implement strategies to attain development goals and objectives.
Conduct proactive discovery work to identify, qualify, and cultivate new prospects, focusing on expanding the pipeline of annual fund and major gift donors.
Assist with alumni relations efforts designed to strengthen engagement and support pipeline development for future philanthropic and programmatic opportunities.
Develop strong relationships with key constituents to increase major gifts for Kansas City Athletics.
Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors with the capacity to give $1,000 or more.
Meet or exceed annual performance goals, including substantive interactions with donors, gift proposals, and production income.
Effectively employ the Assistant Vice President, Director of Athletics, Deputy Directors of Athletics, and other appropriate staff and leadership volunteers as a partner in strategy development, donor cultivation, and solicitation.
Work with prospect research staff to evaluate and prioritize donor prospects.
Ensure communications and marketing efforts of Kansas City Athletics are coordinated with development and alumni efforts.
Work as part of a supportive team of advancement and fundraising professionals.
Collaborate with UMKC Foundation leadership and advancement colleagues to ensure operational needs are met.
Key Attributes
Creative and strategically minded.
High degree of personal integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to value and utilize data analytics in decisions.
Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal relationships.
Excellent communication skills, articulate speaker, and skilled writer.
Ability to meet goals and objectives.
Effective organizational and marketing skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Familiarity with database computer systems, including CRM databases, Microsoft Office, and other desktop applications.
Education and Experience Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and four years of successful development experience, with a strong preference for experience in athletics development or a similar role in intercollegiate athletics.
Knowledge of
Major gifts moves management, annual and planned giving, as well as corporate and foundation fundraising.
Administrative principles and practices, including goal-setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Rules, regulations, and procedures related to development and intercollegiate athletic activities.
Proposal and grant writing techniques and strategies.
Supervisory Controls Incumbent must have a high level of independence in accomplishing the responsibilities of the position. Goals, priorities, and major projects are reviewed and discussed on an ongoing basis with the Assistant Vice President and Kansas City Athletics leadership.
Physical Requirements Occasional travel, frequent evening and weekend work are required.
Salary Hiring Range $80,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
Work Status Full‑time, benefit‑eligible staff position with UMKC Foundation. Flexible schedules and telework arrangements will be available.
Apply Now To apply, please use the UMKC Foundation application portal.
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affiantive Action at (816) 235-1323.
Know Your Rights To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links: Know Your Rights English Version, Know Your Rights Spanish Version.
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Serve as the gift officer for Kansas City Athletics.
Responsibilities
Prepare and implement strategies to attain development goals and objectives.
Conduct proactive discovery work to identify, qualify, and cultivate new prospects, focusing on expanding the pipeline of annual fund and major gift donors.
Assist with alumni relations efforts designed to strengthen engagement and support pipeline development for future philanthropic and programmatic opportunities.
Develop strong relationships with key constituents to increase major gifts for Kansas City Athletics.
Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors with the capacity to give $1,000 or more.
Meet or exceed annual performance goals, including substantive interactions with donors, gift proposals, and production income.
Effectively employ the Assistant Vice President, Director of Athletics, Deputy Directors of Athletics, and other appropriate staff and leadership volunteers as a partner in strategy development, donor cultivation, and solicitation.
Work with prospect research staff to evaluate and prioritize donor prospects.
Ensure communications and marketing efforts of Kansas City Athletics are coordinated with development and alumni efforts.
Work as part of a supportive team of advancement and fundraising professionals.
Collaborate with UMKC Foundation leadership and advancement colleagues to ensure operational needs are met.
Key Attributes
Creative and strategically minded.
High degree of personal integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to value and utilize data analytics in decisions.
Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal relationships.
Excellent communication skills, articulate speaker, and skilled writer.
Ability to meet goals and objectives.
Effective organizational and marketing skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Familiarity with database computer systems, including CRM databases, Microsoft Office, and other desktop applications.
Education and Experience Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and four years of successful development experience, with a strong preference for experience in athletics development or a similar role in intercollegiate athletics.
Knowledge of
Major gifts moves management, annual and planned giving, as well as corporate and foundation fundraising.
Administrative principles and practices, including goal-setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Rules, regulations, and procedures related to development and intercollegiate athletic activities.
Proposal and grant writing techniques and strategies.
Supervisory Controls Incumbent must have a high level of independence in accomplishing the responsibilities of the position. Goals, priorities, and major projects are reviewed and discussed on an ongoing basis with the Assistant Vice President and Kansas City Athletics leadership.
Physical Requirements Occasional travel, frequent evening and weekend work are required.
Salary Hiring Range $80,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
Work Status Full‑time, benefit‑eligible staff position with UMKC Foundation. Flexible schedules and telework arrangements will be available.
Apply Now To apply, please use the UMKC Foundation application portal.
Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affiantive Action at (816) 235-1323.
Know Your Rights To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) please use the following links: Know Your Rights English Version, Know Your Rights Spanish Version.
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