Asst Athletics Director for Annual Giving

UR University of Richmond; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Richmond seeks an Assistant Athletics Director for Annual Giving to lead the athletics annual giving program, managing contributions to the Athletics Annual Fund and sport-specific discretionary funds. The role reports to the Associate Director of Athletics for Development.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in annual giving, with proven fundraising success, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to solicit donors personally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in annual giving (or closely related field) with a proven track record of success.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to work with diverse constituencies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to solicit individuals personally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and strategically plan athletics annual giving and discretionary funds for intercollegiate sports.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and volunteer engagement to support the Athletics Annual Fund.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Volunteer management

Fundraising experience

Personal solicitation

Database management

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Athletics knowledge

Mature judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising software

Office software

CRM software

Job description

The Assistant Athletics Director for Annual Giving is responsible for the overall management and strategic planning of athletics annual giving, consisting of annual contributions designated towards the Athletics Annual Fund and discretionary funds for each intercollegiate sport. The Assistant Director of Athletics for Annual Giving reports to the Associate Director of Athletics for Development.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL EFFORT:

No or very limited exposure to physical risk. limited physical effort required. Position involves regular and frequent travel/out of office appointments Willingness to work frequent evenings and weekend in conjunction with university events

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, along with the ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, in conjunction with the comfort level of working in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects required
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment
• Experience working with and managing volunteers preferred
• Personal solicitation experience required
• Skill in use of personal computers, standard office software applications, and fundraising software, with an understanding of database management
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid driver's license with a good 3-year driving history
• Understanding and passion for collegiate athletics
• Mature judgment

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum five years’ experience in annual giving, or a closely related field preferably in higher education, with a proven track record of success

Schedule Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; 38.75 hours per week Salary Grade 9 (Exempt): $ 77,854- $ 107,058

Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.