Athletics Development Director - Major Gifts

AIR FORCE ACADEMY ATHLETICS CORPORATION; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Academy Athletics Corporation seeks a Director of Development to advance philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. This role reports to the Associate Athletics Director – Development as a leadership giving officer.

You will manage donor portfolios, cultivate major gifts, and oversee premium seating relationships, while helping organize annual fundraising events and travel for donor engagement. A strong background in athletic development and fundraising is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sport marketing, administration, management or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 2-4 years of related work experience in a Division I athletic development.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, writing, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays depending on work and game schedules.
• Track record of exceeding fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage a portfolio of 150 donors and leadership giving prospects.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospects.
• Manage a secondary portfolio of 100 premium seating purchasers and prospects.
• Be a member of the premium seating team for Air Force Athletics venues.
• Increase visibility and revenue generation through calls, visits, solicitations and stewardship.
• Assist with fundraising events such as Night of Excellence and Falcon Classic Golf Tournament.
• Represent Air Force Athletics professionally and travel as needed.

Skills

Donor management

Portfolio management

Relationship building

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Air Force Academy Athletics Corporation seeks a Director of Development to advance philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. This role reports to the Associate Athletics Director – Development as a leadership giving officer.

You will manage donor portfolios, cultivate major gifts, and oversee premium seating relationships, while helping organize annual fundraising events and travel for donor engagement. A strong background in athletic development and fundraising is essential.