Director of Development

United States Air Force Academy

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in sport marketing, administration, management, or related field; Master's preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience in Division I athletic development
  • Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Effective verbal, written, customer service, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of 150 donors and leadership giving prospects
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with annual goals of 150 in-person visits and 20 proposals over $25,000
  • Oversee an additional portfolio of 100 premium seating purchasers and prospects
  • Contribute to the premium seating team for all athletic venues
  • Enhance visibility and revenue for Air Force Athletics through donor engagement
  • Assist in organizing and executing various fundraising events
  • Support Athletic Department leadership in fundraising and premium seating initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to engage in high-profile philanthropic activities
  • Involvement with major athletic fundraising events
  • Collaboration with a dedicated team within a prestigious organization
Full Job Description
"This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)" The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation seeks a Director of Development to further the philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. This position reports to the Associate Athletics Director - Development as a leadership giving officer for Air Force Athletics. Duties and Responsibilities • Actively manage a portfolio of 150 donors and leadership giving prospects • Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospects in accordance with the following annual goals: 150 in-person visits, 20 proposals of $25,000+ • Manage a secondary portfolio of 100 premium seating purchasers and prospects • Be a member of the premium seating team for all Air Force Athletics venues including the East Club, Blue & Silver Club, and South Endzone Club at Falcon Stadium • Increase visibility and revenue generation for Air Force Athletics and the Falcon Athletic Fund through calls, visits, solicitations and stewardship of potential, new and existing members • Assist with Night of Excellence Annual Fundraising Gala, Falcon Classic Golf Tournament, reunions and parent weekend. • Support Athletic Department leadership and coaching staffs in areas of leadership giving, portfolio management, and premium seating. • Always Represent Air Force Athletics professionally both internally and externally. • Some travel required outside of regular office hours for donor visits and travel. • Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD - Development Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in sport marketing, administration, management or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred. • 2-4 years of related work experience in a Division I athletic development. • Team player that works cooperatively and collaboratively with other business units. • Strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, writing, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays depending on work and game schedules. • Strong time management, ability to stay focused through interruptions, thrives in team environment, strong analytic and interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work as part of a team and motivate staff/ volunteers in a fast-paced environment. • Track record of exceeding fundraising goals. • Understands and upholds standards befitting the USAFA and Air Force Athletic Department. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and successfully pass a background investigation. Position is subject to random drug testing.

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