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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Associate Director of Athletics Development

Hanover, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$96K/yr - $121K/yr

8+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Associate Director of Athletics Development who will manage a portfolio of Dartmouth athletics alumni volunteer groups. The role focuses on securing $2M – $4M annually in philanthropy for athletics teams and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to promote a culture of philanthropy within the community.

Digital MediaEducationHigher EducationJournalismRecruiting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and manage key volunteer groups including alumni fundraising committees

In close partnership with the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, the Vice President for Development, and the Athletics Director, set clear, ambitious, data informed, and attainable annual fundraising goals for each 'Friends Of' group and sport

Organize and staff volunteer leadership meetings, providing high-level strategy and follow-through support. Serve as the point of contact for all managed sports teams 'Friends Of' volunteers

Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan for each sport which includes collaborating with campus and volunteer partners, and articulating a solicitation calendar and communications plan

Partner with Dartmouth Advancement front line fundraising staff to align and support Athletics priorities, events, philanthropic opportunities and initiatives. Work closely with gift officers to understand comprehensive donor strategies, and ensure annual giving priorities fit within larger institutional plans

Partner with key staff colleagues to understand volunteer leadership opportunities and trajectories. Incorporate the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board’s strategies and ensure timely communication between entities

In partnership with Advancement data teams, develops regular reporting to assess progress toward overall and individual friends group goals. Develop systems and cadence for reporting progress and forecasting to the Athletics Director, sport administrators, Vice President for Development, and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development. Creates, traffics, and produces all ad hoc data as needed

Partners with Recognition and Stewardship and athletics stewardship to identify strategic opportunities for key donor stewardship

In partnership with Dartmouth Athletics & Recreation, participates in program development, strategic planning and management of athletics external relations planning

Collaborates with divisional colleagues in the planning and execution of special athletic events for diverse network of top prospects, donors, and volunteers that highlights specific priorities, educates prospective donors, identifies new prospects, and builds network

Attends select Athletics events and travels to away contests as necessary and appropriate for Athletics Development Strategy

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fundraising experienceVolunteer managementAnalytical thinkingMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsCustomer service orientationStrategic planningOrganizational abilitiesNegotiation skillsLeadership qualities

Required

Bachelor's degree

Eight years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in an annual fund setting or a higher education, athletics campaign environment

Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing and stewardship of gifts

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including tact and discretion

Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

Ability to work with, earn the respect of, and command the respect of senior officers and high-level volunteers

Volunteer management experience with high-level volunteers such as trustees and advisory boards; recognized leadership qualities and customer service orientation

Proven organizational abilities

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, working both independently and as member of multiple teams

Demonstrated ability to consider new initiatives and fresh perspectives

Ability to work with features of Microsoft Excel to conduct data analysis

Demonstrated marketing and negotiation skills and knowledge of college athletics