Athletics Development Director & Major Gifts Leader

Paycom - ATS; Storrs (CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental & vision plans

13 paid holidays

5 weeks paid time off

Job summary

The UConn Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Development for Athletics to lead major gifts initiatives in support of UConn Athletics. This front-line fundraiser secures philanthropic support aligned with the University’s strategic plan and collaborates with Athletics Development, University colleagues, and donors to advance priorities.

The role manages a high-capacity portfolio, engages coaches, and helps plan strategies to meet annual fundraising goals, including gifts of $100k+ and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years as a major gifts fundraiser, preferably in Athletics.
• Prior management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors with the capacity to give $500k+.
• Secure $4M+ annually in philanthropic support for UConn Athletics.
• Meet performance metrics related to qualification, visits, solicitations, proposals, and dollars raised.
• Collaborate with coaches to plan fundraising strategies for assigned sports, especially women’s programs.
• Document activity and input engagement plans in the CRM and adhere to Foundation policies.
• Travel as required and engage donors and volunteers with university leadership.

Skills

Prospect management

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

CRM (Blackbaud)

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

The UConn Foundation is seeking a Senior Director of Development for Athletics to lead major gifts initiatives in support of UConn Athletics. This front-line fundraiser secures philanthropic support aligned with the University’s strategic plan and collaborates with Athletics Development, University colleagues, and donors to advance priorities.

The role manages a high-capacity portfolio, engages coaches, and helps plan strategies to meet annual fundraising goals, including gifts of $100k+ and