Athletic Development Director, Major Gifts & Leadership Circle

University of Memphis; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Memphis is hiring an Assistant/Associate Athletic Director, Development to advance major gifts for Memphis Athletics. This on-site role requires strategic donor engagement, portfolio management, and leadership of the Tiger Leadership Circle initiative to secure six- to seven-figure gifts.

Responsibilities include developing solicitations, identifying prospects, and representing the athletics program at events, while overseeing premium seating and NIL efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area and six (6) years of soliciting funds, development fundraising, or intercollegiate athletics experience, or a Master’s Degree and four (4) years of soliciting funds or related intercollegiate athletics experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Athletic Development staff to grow major giving for Memphis Athletics.
• Manage a donor/prospect portfolio to maximize six- to seven-figure gifts.
• Assist in Tiger Leadership Circle strategy and donor identification.
• Attend home events as an ambassador and raise visibility with donors and volunteers.
• Oversee major gift fundraising efforts and supervise Assistant AD, Major Gifts positions.
• Oversee premium seating planning and Name, Image and Likeness initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor stewardship

Major gifts fundraising

Portfolio management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in a relevant area

Job description

The University of Memphis is hiring an Assistant/Associate Athletic Director, Development to advance major gifts for Memphis Athletics. This on-site role requires strategic donor engagement, portfolio management, and leadership of the Tiger Leadership Circle initiative to secure six- to seven-figure gifts.

Responsibilities include developing solicitations, identifying prospects, and representing the athletics program at events, while overseeing premium seating and NIL efforts.