Associate Athletic Director, Development

University of Idaho

Moscow (ID)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Idaho Foundation seeks an Associate Athletic Director for Development to advance major gift fundraising for Idaho Athletics in Moscow/Boise. The role partners with the Athletics Department and Foundation to drive capital projects, scholarships, and NIL initiatives.

You will manage donor portfolios, develop cultivation plans, and solicit gifts of $100,000+ while leading a fundraising team toward annual goals, with travel and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Four years in fundraising or related work experience.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Lead major gift solicitation strategies and cultivation plans.
Provide leadership and direction to the development team.
Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher.
Monitor fundraising performance and adjust strategies accordingly.
Prepare regular reports and updates for the executive team.

Skills

Major gifts

Fundraising leadership

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Posting Number: SP005389P

Division/College: University Foundation

Department: University Development

Location: Moscow, Boise

Posting Context Statement

The Associate Athletic Director for Development is a key leadership position within Idaho Athletics, partnering closely with members of the Athletics Department and the University of Idaho Foundation, to help shape the vision and direction of a growing athletics development program. This position will play a significant role in driving philanthropic support for transformational capital projects, student-athlete scholarships, and institutional NIL initiatives.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.

Duties May Include

Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations
Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics
Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team
Other duties as assigned

Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,500,000.

Required Experience

Four years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing or constituent-based outreach
Working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles

Additional Preferred

Master's Degree
Experience with volunteer boards and committees
Familiarity with database computer systems and applications, preferably customer relationship management systems
Public relations or marketing experience
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education
Experience working in fundraising within an NCAA Division I Athletic Department
Extensive major gift fundraising experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions