Director of Annual Giving

Position Number: 001273

Department: Athletics (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Minimum Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of fundraising experience
• Ability to set goals and priorities, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability.
• Proven success in building productive, long-term relationships with donors, prospects, coaches and former student-athletes
• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree and 5 years of fundraising experience in a Division I athletics program
• Minimum one year experience in a lead annual fund/sales role
• Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategic decisions
• Knowledge of fundraising techniques, principles, and evolving priorities
• Proven success in fundraising specifically substantial growth of an annual fund program
• Working knowledge of Paciolan and Microsoft Office Suite programs