Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience.
5-7 years of experience in athletic development, including annual fund and ticketing.
Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Experience in collegiate athletics is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of the athletic fundraising team.
Plan and implement the Athletic Annual Fund campaign.
Manage donor relations and stewardship activities.
Supervise staff including the Director of Annual Fund and Assistant Director of Athletic Donor Relations.
Maintain a portfolio of annual and major gift donors.
Oversee sport-specific fundraising initiatives.
Coordinate ticketing, premium seating, and donor benefits.
Benefits
Full-time position with exempt status.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic athletic environment.
Engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Potential for professional development in fundraising and athletics.
Full Job Description
Title: Associate AD - Director of Athletic Development & Operations
Agency: VP UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Location: Norfolk, VA
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range:
Full Time or Part Time:
Additional Detail
Job Description:
The Associate AD - Director of Athletic Development & Operations will oversee the day-to-day operation of the athletic fundraising team including the planning, organization and implementation of the Athletic Annual Fund campaign, manages all aspects of communication, donor relations and stewardship, ticketing, including premium seating, re-seating, parking, hospitality and other donor benefits. This position will supervise the Director of Annual Fund and the Assistant Director of Athletic Donor Relations and Stewardship, and the Director of Premium Seating and Special Events. The Director will maintain a portfolio of annual and major gift donors and will oversee sport specific fundraising for assigned programs. Major gift fundraising will include endowments, capital, planned gifts and sport specific gifts. Annual fundraising will include unrestricted, sport-specific fundraising, revenue share and NIL.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the athletic fundraising objectives to all constituents through personal visits, specific campaigns, and special events. Must maintain strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member. Must possess a strong work ethic and high integrity.
Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with experience equivalent to a Master's degree.
Considerable progressively responsible experience within athletic development, including annual fund and ticketing. Some experience with collegiate athletics. Additional Considerations:
Postgraduate degree in business administration or sports management preferred. Some experience in fundraising preferred.
