Athletics Development Director: Fundraising & Partnerships

Eastern Illinois University; Charleston (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition waivers

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director for Development. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven leader to help shape the future of Panther Athletics through philanthropic support, corporate partnerships, and innovative revenue-generating initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director for Development serves as the department's chief external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Three years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience.
• Proven success in securing gifts, sponsorships, or revenue opportunities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and revenue strategy.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donor and partner relationships to expand private support.
• Identify and manage corporate sponsorships, premium seating, events, and licensing.
• Collaborate with athletics leadership and campus partners on fundraising priorities and NIL opportunities.
• Direct donor stewardship, events, reporting, and metrics with regulatory compliance.
• Represent EIU Athletics in building strategic external relationships.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Corporate partnerships

Revenue generation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor CRM systems

Job description

Eastern Illinois University invites applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director for Development. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven leader to help shape the future of Panther Athletics through philanthropic support, corporate partnerships, and innovative revenue-generating initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director for Development serves as the department's chief external