Assistant Director of Development

The Naval Academy Athletic Association; Annapolis (MD); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical

Vision

Paid holidays

Paid accrued vacation and sick days

NAAA paid life/AD&D insurance

Resumo da vaga

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative development professional to serve as its next Assistant Director of Development. This role will support Fund for Athletic Excellence and sport-specific fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, engagement activities, donor hospitality experiences, and day-to-day operations of the Athletic Development Office.

Responsibilities include supporting annual fund initiatives, donor outreach, stewardship, cultivation and

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of full-time experience in annual giving, advancement, communications, event planning, development assistance, or related fields.

Responsabilidades

• Support annual fundraising efforts for Athletic Excellence and upcoming campaigns.
• Assist donor stewardship, engagement, and hospitality events.
• Coordinate donor communications and stewardship initiatives.
• Support sport-specific fundraising initiatives and special projects.
• Provide excellent service to donors, alumni and supporters; perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Night/weekend availability

Strong work ethic

Formação

Bachelor’s Degree

Descrição da vaga

Summary

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the varsity athletic programs of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy. Through an intercollegiate athletics program that is one of the largest in the country, every midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at the Division I level. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative, and detail-oriented development professional to serve as its next Assistant Director of Development. This position will support Fund for Athletic Excellence and sport-specific fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship and engagement activities, donor hospitality experiences, and the day-to-day operations of the Athletic Development Office.

• Support the Athletic Development team's annual fundraising efforts in support of the Physical Mission and the upcoming U.S. Naval Academy capital campaign;
• Support annual fund initiatives for the Fund for Athletic Excellence through donor outreach, stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation;
• Assist with donor engagement and stewardship events, including the annual Army-Navy Football Game, Navy Football home games, Navy Lacrosse hospitality events, and other donor experiences;
• Develop and execute donor stewardship communications and initiatives;
• Assist with sport-specific fundraising initiatives and special projects;
• Provide superior customer service to donors, prospects, alumni, parents, and all Navy Athletics supporters;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience, Education, & Certification(s)

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Minimum 1-3 years of full-time experience with annual giving, Advancement, communication, event planning, development assistance, or comparable experience; or combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail;
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team setting;
• Ability to work nights and weekends for events throughout the year; and
• Have a strong work ethic while working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

• This job operates in both a professional office environment and outside at sport-related events, including inclement weather
• This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job-related duties on short notice
• Sitting for extended periods (typically 6–8 hours per day)
• Occasional standing or walking (e.g., to retrieve files, go to meetings)
• Hand and finger dexterity (e.g., typing, using a mouse, handling paperwork)
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements (e.g., keyboarding, data entry)
• Visual acuity (e.g., reading screens, documents)
• Hearing ability (e.g., participating in phone calls, video conferences)
• Basic upper body movement (e.g., reaching for office supplies, opening drawers)
• Occasional bending or twisting (e.g., picking up items, adjusting seating)
• Cognitive focus and mental stamina (e.g., prolonged concentration on tasks)

Travel

• Travel to special events at neutral sites required (Army-Navy Football, Navy-Notre Dame Football, etc.).

The NAAA Featured Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Paid holidays
• Paid accrued vacation and sick days
• NAAA paid life/AD&D insurance

Pay Range

$55,000-$65,000

Disclaimer Statement

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.