Assistant Director, Athletics Development

WVU Foundation; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generation West Virginia is seeking an Assistant Director, Athletics Development to secure philanthropic support for WVU Athletics, focusing on major gifts of $50,000 and above. You will manage a donor portfolio and work with the WVU Foundation through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of fundraising experience, plus knowledge of ticketing and donor software such as Paciolan, Salesforce, and Blackbaud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–2 years of fundraising or related experience.
• Understanding of ticketing and donor software is a plus (Paciolan, Salesforce, Blackbaud).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects from identification to stewardship.
• Develop and implement an annual action plan to meet performance goals for contacts, solicitations, and referrals.
• Develop understanding of annual giving, ticket priority and Premium seating programs.
• Maintain knowledge of the athletic program to maximize philanthropic opportunities.
• Leverage technology platforms and data reporting for marketing and analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paciolan

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Job description

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Assistant Director, Athletics Development position is securing philanthropic support with a focus on major gift commitments of $50,000 and above for WVU Athletics.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, as defined by working with the WVU Foundation, from initial identification, cultivation, proposal development, solicitation and through stewardship.

Develop and implement an annual action plan to fulfill all quantifiable work performance goals for contacts, solicitations, closed gifts and new prospects identified as defined by the WVU Foundation metrics.

Develop a thorough understanding of the annual giving, ticket priority and premium seating program within the Mountaineer Athletic Club.

Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the WVU Intercollegiate athletic program, assuring effective representation of all aspects of the program and opportunities for philanthropic support.

Knowledge of using and/or optimizing the use of technology platforms including social media for marketing, communications, data reporting and analysis.

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director, Athletics Development

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required.

Minimum 1-2 years of fundraising or related experience.

Understanding and knowledge of ticketing and donor software a plus (Paciolian, Salesforce, Blackbaud etc.)

Physical requirements

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.