Athletics & Recreation Development Leader

Colby College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Athletic Fundraising to grow annual and capital support for athletics and recreation. You will cultivate alumni and friends, coordinate with Colby Fund and athletic communications, and drive solicitations at multiple levels to reach ambitious goals.

The role requires collaboration with coaches, volunteers, and varsity boards to expand participation and gifts while aligning with future capital priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience.
• 3–5 years of fundraising or related experience; direct solicitations preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of alumni, parents, and friends for leadership gifts.
• Design and execute multi-channel communications and giving challenges with internal teams.
• Manage alumni boards and drive participation, annual fund growth, and program support.
• Collaborate with coaches and volunteers on budget goals, moves management, and events.
• Analyze data to assign gifts and tailor solicitation strategies.

Skills

Portfolio management

Donor solicitation

Alumni relations

Email marketing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience

Tools

GiveCampus

Blackbaud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colby College seeks an Assistant/Associate Director of Athletic Fundraising to grow annual and capital support for athletics and recreation. You will cultivate alumni and friends, coordinate with Colby Fund and athletic communications, and drive solicitations at multiple levels to reach ambitious goals.

The role requires collaboration with coaches, volunteers, and varsity boards to expand participation and gifts while aligning with future capital priorities.