Fordham University · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expFordham University is the Jesuit University of New York, offering a distinguished education to over 16,000 students. The Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics is responsible for planning, managing, and executing athletic fundraising activities to support the university's athletics program, supervising the Athletics Development team and ensuring the achievement of fundraising goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Leads the continued and strategic growth of philanthropic revenue for the Department of Athletics through the expansion and integration of individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors across all Athletics portfolios
Drives the prospect management and portfolio maintenance process for Athletics prospects concentrating on top-rated prospects in each giving tier. Implements regular reviews of giving dashboards and reports
Ensures effective and efficient annual giving solicitation for Athletics Development efforts via direct mail, phone, email, crowdfunding, giving days, and volunteer activity
Oversees the production and updating of gift proposals, solicitation letters, gift acknowledgments, social media appeals, and other Athletics development-related materials
Maintains working relationships with Athletics department leadership, coaches, University trustees, and other key stakeholders. Attends Athletics senior staff and other meetings as directed by the AD
Attends Alumni Relations staff and management team meetings as directed by the AVP AR. Directs the collaboration with DAUR in planning and executing cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship events; and works closely with the Alumni Relations team to plan and execute events in conjunction with games both in New York and throughout the U.S
When appropriate, ensures that athletics has a meaningful presence at regional events, reunion events (Jubilee), and Homecoming
Is an active leader during key athletic fundraising and donor cultivation opportunities/functions, including sporting events
Partners with Planned Giving and other DAUR colleagues on blended gift efforts
Ensures the team consistently exceeds the annual individual and overall fundraising targets
Manages a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift donors/prospects
Devises individual engagement strategies for each prospect in their pool with the goal of soliciting annual gifts and/or multi-year gift commitments at the $100,000 level+, with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, business, or related field
Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Athletics fundraising, or equivalent; minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
Capital campaign experience
Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals
Demonstrated success personally securing six- and seven-figure commitments
Strong time management and organizational skills
Exceptional communication skills
Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Models diplomacy, discretion, and resiliency
Ability to promote collegiality among team members
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Keen eye for detail
Preferred
Proven track record for successfully translating strategic ideas into measurable results
Familiarity with database and CRM tools (Ellucian CRM Advance, WebFocus, etc.)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Employee assistance program ( EAP )
Tuition remission
Generous time off
Company
Fordham University
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering exceptional education.
1001-5000 employees
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