Assistant/Associate AD Development & Philanthropic Giving

Wichita State University; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State Athletics is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven fundraising professional to lead unrestricted philanthropic giving and grow annual support for the department. This key leadership role will craft strategies to engage donors, alumni, fans, and partners, advancing Wichita State's mission and competitive success.

The role partners across the Revenue Generation team to identify opportunities, steward supporters, and connect philanthropic investments to the broader priorities of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, athletics or related field.
• Eight years of fundraising experience at a non-profit organization, educational institution, intercollegiate athletics entity or related field, with two years in a leadership role.
• Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor's degree can be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches, donors, and athletic leadership with strategic development of fundraising and University partnerships.
• Oversees the development and execution of fundraising campaigns and events that engage and enhance the donor experience.
• Establish donor, community, and campus relationships that promote and enhance the University’s strategic objectives.
• Develop donor prospects and existing commitments according to fundraising team goals and objectives.
• Develops, counsels and advises program leaders and/or teams in effective fundraising strategies for unique prospective donors, sustainers, major gifts and philanthropy.
• Produces reports, proposals, and analyses for the University and for federal, state, educational, and other funding and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Ethics and integrity

Creativity

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, athletics or related field

Job description

• Campus Location:**Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

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• Department:**Wichita State Intercollegiate Athletic Association
• Campus Location:**Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
• Hire Type:**Full Time
• Pay:**Range beginning at $75,000/yr, negotiated based on

Qualifications

• Work Schedule:**M-F, Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, &

holidays.; work is performed on-site and in person.

• Export Compliance Requirement:**No export control requirement.

Job Story

Wichita State Athletics is seeking a passionate, relationship-driven

fundraising professional to serve in this role. This key leadership

position within the department's revenue generation team will be

responsible for securing transformative philanthropic support that

advances the mission, vision, and competitive success of Shocker

Athletics.

This individual will serve as the department's primary leader for

unrestricted philanthropic giving efforts, developing and executing

strategies that grow annual philanthropic support while cultivating

meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, fans, corporate partners,

and community stakeholders. They will also play a critical role in

identifying, engaging, and stewarding supporters while helping connect

philanthropic investment opportunities to the broader priorities of

Wichita State Athletics.

Working collaboratively across the Revenue Generation team, you will

leverage a comprehensive understanding of collegiate athletics revenue

generation, including philanthropy, ticketing, premium experiences,

donor engagement, and emerging industry opportunitiesto create pathways

for increased unrestricted support and long-term donor investment.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven ability to

build authentic relationships, identify new opportunities, and drive

results in a dynamic and evolving collegiate athletics environment. They

will possess a passion for Wichita State Athletics, a commitment to

exceptional donor service, and a desire to help create transformative

impact through philanthropy.

Job Summary

Assists coaches, donors, and athletic leadership with strategic development of fundraising and University partnerships.

Essential Functions

Oversees of the development and execution of fundraising campaigns and

events that engage and enhance the donor experience.

Assists with the establishment of donor, community, and campus

relationships that promote and enhance the strategic objectives of the

University. Represents the department and University throughout the

community and among organizational donors.

Develops and builds donor prospects and existing commitments according

to fundraising team goals and objectives.

Develops, counsels and advises program leaders and/or teams in effective

fundraising strategies for unique prospective donors, sustainers, major

gifts and philanthropy.

Produces reports, proposals, and analyses for the University and for

federal, state, educational, and other funding and regulatory agencies.

Job Duties

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, athletics or related

field

• Eight (8) years of experience in fundraising at a non-profit

organization, educational institution, intercollegiate athletics

entity or related field, with two (2) years of experience in a

leadership role. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework

beyond a bachelor's degree can be substituted for one (1) year of

experience.

Required License/Certifications/Training

None

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments
• Collaborati e approach to relationships & teamwork

Additional Information

**Physical Requirements:**

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.