Assistant Director, Development - Kansas State University

100 LEARFIELD; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401(k) + Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Learfield Amplify is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving Officer to grow philanthropic investment for Kansas State Athletics. You will manage a donor portfolio, conduct outreach, and meet revenue goals.

The role requires collaboration with the Ahearn Fund and Learfield Amplify leadership, frequent donor visits, and occasional travel. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) with 1+ year in sales or development, strong communication and CRM experience, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years in sales or development related field.
• Superior communication and strong customer service.
• Proven ability to build relationships and meet goals.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.com or Microsoft CRM.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Initiate outreach to secure new donors and renew/up‑grade gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of Leadership Annual Giving prospects up to $50,000.
• Make 10–15 substantive contacts per month with personal visits.
• Attend events and travel to engage donors and prospects.
• Provide weekly revenue and activity reporting to leadership.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft CRM

Job description

Learfield Amplify represents over 40 collegiate athletic departments, professional sports teams and related industry organizations nationwide, with more than 200 on-site sales personnel dedicated to serving these respective relationships. The company delivers a total revenue solution through staff development, high-value expertise, and engaged fan relationships. As the sports industry and fan behavior continues to evolve, Learfield Amplify also remains at the forefront of business intelligence through many of its national relationships as well as with Fanbase, powered by Learfield, leading to increased revenues for teams across the country. Learfield Amplify is looking to add a high impact team member who will serve as a Leadership Annual Giving Officer as part of the Ahearn Fund team.

In complete collaboration with the Ahearn Fund, this position will be committed through first class professionalism to grow philanthropic investment to support the goals of Kansas State Athletics and its student‑athletes. In this role you will work to achieve pre‑defined KPIs centered around development activities and revenue for Kansas State Athletics. This role will report to the National Director of Development and work in close collaboration with Ahearn Fund leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently initiate outreach efforts to secure new donors, and renew and upgrade entry and mid-level annual giving prospects
• Manage a portfolio of Leadership Annual Giving prospects, focusing on prospects rated up to $50,000.
• Make at least 10‑15 substantive contacts per month with an emphasis on quality personal visits (e.g. significant moves that advance a relationship)
• Regularly conduct donor visits outside the office
• Attend Kansas State Athletic events to engage with current and prospective donors
• Travel as needed to visit current and prospective donors
• Network at various community and corporate events including business after‑hours, speaker series, etc.
• Actively participate in prospecting meetings with Data Analytics Team and other regular Ahearn Fund meetings
• Achieve and exceed annual revenue goals established by management
• Achieve and exceed weekly activity and hustle metrics
• Provide superior customer service to donors, prospects, and all fans of Kansas State Athletics
• Work closely with the Ahearn Fund and Learfield Amplify National Director of Development to develop new ideas and new strategies toward fundraising initiatives and campaigns
• Provide weekly revenue and activity reporting to Kansas State Athletics & Learfield National Director of Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience working in sales or development related field; University or sports related development experience preferable but not required
• Superior communication skills, collaborative with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics with strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate a proven track record in sales and building quality relationships
• Strong desire to learn about our business and grow your professional career
• Effectively express ideas verbally and in writing
• Independently take action beyond what is called for
• Be able to generate original and imaginative solutions to business opportunities
• Experience working with CRM systems such as Salesforce.com, Microsoft CRM, etc
• Willingness and ability to work long hours, including holidays and weekends as required
• Willingness and ability to travel

Benefits

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Other Insurance Plans
• Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually)
• Parental Leave
• 20 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Match
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365‑day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people‑first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

• Build Trust
• Be Fans of One Another
• Power Tomorrow
• Create & Connect Communities
• Have Fun