Athletics Donor Relations Lead

University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking an Assistant Director of Donor Relations to strengthen engagement with donors and maximize philanthropic support for Ragin' Cajuns Athletics. The role focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship events, and personalized outreach.

You will coordinate game-day premium experiences, ensure timely benefits fulfillment, and assist with financial administration while collaborating with the Development Office on donor identification and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in fundraising, sales, or customer service.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Build and maintain donor relationships to maximize philanthropic support.
• Conduct face‑to‑face meetings, calls, and correspondence with donors.
• Develop strategies to recognize donor contributions.
• Collaborate with the Development Office to identify prospective donors.
• Manage game-day premium hospitality and donor experiences.
• Fulfil donor benefits in a timely manner and maintain records.
• Assist with invoices, expense reports, and budget tracking.
• Support trade agreements and partnerships and other initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal

Presentation

Organization

Time management

Independence

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking an Assistant Director of Donor Relations to strengthen engagement with donors and maximize philanthropic support for Ragin' Cajuns Athletics. The role focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship events, and personalized outreach.

You will coordinate game-day premium experiences, ensure timely benefits fulfillment, and assist with financial administration while collaborating with the Development Office on donor identification and partnerships.