Associate Athletic Director of Advancement and Associate Director of Major Gifts

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university seeks an Associate Athletic Director of Advancement, responsible for developing donor relationships, enhancing fundraising initiatives, and engaging with various stakeholders. The role emphasizes independent work while collaborating with teams and managing donor communications effectively.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition discount for employees

Tuition remission for eligible dependents

Qualifications

• Three years’ relevant experience required.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, or public relations is necessary.
• Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote donor relationship strategies.
• Engage alumni and constituents in development activities.
• Oversee donor benefit fulfillment and assist with gift proposals.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Associate Athletic Director of Advancement and Associate Director of Major Gifts

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Posting Summary

College

College VP University Advancement-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP University Advancement

Department

Department University Advancement

Posting Number

Posting Number S1181P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade H

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

General Summary

Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts.

Major Duties

• Develops and promotes relationship strategies for prospects in an assigned portfolio.
• Successfully engages alumni, faculty, staff and constituents in intercollegiate athletics development activities.
• Oversees and assists with Bronco Athletic Fund benefit fulfillment to successfully steward donors.
• Assists with premium seating solicitations and logistics.
• Assists with identifying potential prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University.
• Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
• Assists with gift proposals and agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Capable of motivating volunteers and donors.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• This is a two-year terminal position, with the potential to be renewed.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff.

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have demonstrated ability to work independently?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to show demonstrated professionalism?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to show proven success with motivating volunteers and donors?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong self-motivation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing and able to work as a team member in a complex organization?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to travel?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

List of References

Optional Documents

Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.