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East Carolina University · 16 hours ago

Assistant Director for Development ECU Educational Foundation

Greenville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $60K/yr

1+ years exp

East Carolina University is seeking an Assistant Director for Development for the ECU Educational Foundation, also known as the Pirate Club. The role involves developing and executing fundraising strategies, managing donor relationships, and supporting the Pirate Club's initiatives to enhance contributions and engagement.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director for Development will work independently to develop, manage and execute a comprehensive relationship building and fundraising plan for the assigned areas and portfolio associated with the ECU Educational Foundation, better known as the Pirate Club

Working independently and creating opportunities utilizing unique ideas as well as traditional fundraising tactics

Focus will be on relationship building though face to face visits with donors and perspective donors

This person will serve as a fundraiser for the Pirate Club managing several chapters and chapter presidents as part of their portfolio to increase giving to the Pirate Club

The successful candidate will use organizational and fundraising strategies to help grow the base of support

Additionally, this position will strategize and implement new policy and procedures working autonomously to create the most effective and efficient ways to engage donors, friends and alumni with an emphasis on increasing Pirate Club Membership

Further, this position will assist with the preparation and coordination of the annual giving process and any other fundraising needs for the Pirate Club

This professional will work collaboratively with the Pirate Club, athletics department, IMG and university staff, as well as students, business vendors, all donors and other athletics stakeholders

Reporting to the Executive Associate Athletics Director/Revenue Generation; Pirate Club Executive Director, the Assistant Director for Development will serve as a member of the Pirate Club’s external facing fundraising unit and will be responsible for the following essential duties: - Effectively manage a portfolio of annual fund prospects towards increased annual fund contributions and increased engagement

Conduct in person visits annually with Pirate Club members and/or prospective Pirate Club members

Work with Pirate Club Chapter Presidents to effectively lead Pirate Club chapters towards increased membership and successful special events

Actively build and develop a prospect pipeline of leadership annual fund donors

Support all capital campaigns, planned giving activities and premium seating projects

Provide excellent member service

Maintain a culture of rules compliance and institutional control within the Pirate Club

Serve as a positive member of the ECU and Greenville community by participating in university and community activities

Contribute to the overall success of the ECU Athletics department and the Pirate Club by willingly performing all other duties and responsibilities assigned

Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders

Abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU , the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation (Pirate Club), the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ), and all applicable conferences or associations

This position will travel locally, regionally, and nationally

Nights and weekend work is necessary on occasion

Qualification

Fundraising experienceStakeholder engagementRelationship buildingMicrosoft Office proficiencyDatabase managementVolunteer managementCommunicationTeam collaboration