Athletics Development Lead: Donor Cultivation & Campaigns

Colby College; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Athletic Fundraising to expand annual and capital support for athletics and recreation. The role reports to the Director of Development for Athletics and Recreation and cultivates gifts from alumni, parents, and friends, with a focus on leadership annual fund gifts and above.

The Associate Director will manage 150–200 households and drive solicitations from $10,000–$100,000+, while the Assistant Director focuses on communications, pipeline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• 3-5 years of fundraising or related experience; demonstrated success in making direct solicitations preferred.
• Experience with email marketing tools and database management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of Colby alumni, parents, and friends capable of leadership annual fund gifts and contributions toward athletics and recreation priorities.
• Partner with the Colby Fund team, Advancement Communications, and Athletics Communications to design and execute multi-channel communications and dedicated athletic giving challenges.
• Manage a portfolio of athletics alumni varsity boards with the goal of increasing alumni participation and annual fund support.
• Participate in events to engage key volunteers and move solicitations forward.
• Assist with annual giving plans and campaigns to achieve dollar and participation goals for athletics.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Organizational and time management

Moves management process understanding

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GiveCampus

Blackbaud

Job description

Colby College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Athletic Fundraising to expand annual and capital support for athletics and recreation. The role reports to the Director of Development for Athletics and Recreation and cultivates gifts from alumni, parents, and friends, with a focus on leadership annual fund gifts and above.

The Associate Director will manage 150–200 households and drive solicitations from $10,000–$100,000+, while the Assistant Director focuses on communications, pipeline