Athletic Development Lead - Annual Fund and Events

ADP, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation seeks an Assistant Director of Development to advance philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. This position will report to the Assistant Athletics Director of Development and assist with the strategic execution and management of a comprehensive annual giving program for Air Force Athletics.

Responsibilities include growing Falcon Athletic Fund membership, donor retention, and enhancing philanthropic revenue generation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sport marketing, administration, management or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of related work experience in a collegiate athletic development or similar.
• Track record of success and exceeding personal goals.
• Team player who collaborates within a development team and with other units.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays per game schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Understands and upholds standards benefiting USAFA and Air Force Athletics.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Air Force Athletics fundraising team to drive philanthropic resources in support of Air Force athletic programs and cadet-athletes.
• Actively work to grow Falcon Athletic Fund membership, increase donor retention, and enhance philanthropic revenue generation.
• Assist in strategic planning and fulfillment of Annual Fund renewal processes and the Falcon Athletic Fund communication plan.
• Manage and execute events surrounding fundraising, cultivation and stewardship.
• Assist with the premium seating sales program for Football, Basketball, Hockey, and play a critical role in all gameday fundraising activities.
• Assist in the development of solicitation strategies for all 30 athletic programs with administrators and coaching staffs.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of fundraising events to include: A Night of Excellence, Hall of Fame, Falcon Classic golf tournament, sport reunions, Parent’s Weekend, and other special events.
• Manage a portfolio of annual fund prospects, exceed outreach, proposal generation, and fundraising goals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director of Development and the Associate Athletic Director of Development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sport marketing, administration, management or a related field

1-3 years of related work experience in a collegiate athletic development or similar professional sport organization

Team player

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects

Upholds standards benefiting USAFA and Air Force Athletics

Job description

The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation seeks an Assistant Director of Development to advance philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. This position will report to the Assistant Athletics Director of Development and assist with the strategic execution and management of a comprehensive annual giving program for Air Force Athletics.

Responsibilities include growing Falcon Athletic Fund membership, donor retention, and enhancing philanthropic revenue generation.