Director of Development, Athletics

University-of-Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement with employer match

Paid parental leave

Holiday and vacation benefits

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati Foundation is seeking a Director of Development, Athletics to drive philanthropic resources for UC Athletics programs. You will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, collaborating with Athletics staff and UCF teams to move donors to higher giving levels.

You will travel to engage donors, close gifts, and steward relationships while coordinating with multiple departments to maximize donor impact.

Qualifications

• The candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 5–7 years of fundraising experience, or an advanced degree with 3–5 years in development, preferably in athletics.
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing gifts at the major level.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers and other constituencies.
• Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Strong oral and written communication and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain an active portfolio of major gift prospects ($100K+) through strategic interactions and personal visits.
• Foster partnerships with Athletics staff and leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close major donors.
• Collaborate with UCF departments and fundraising specialists for Athletics’ benefit.
• Collaborate across disciplines to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact.
• Ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and donors.
• Maintain quality donor files and timely contact reports in the Foundation’s database.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

University of Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA

Description

At theUniversity of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.

Structure

The Director of Development, Athletics is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director of Development, Athletics.

Focus

The Director of Development, Athletics will work as part of the University of Cincinnati Athletics Fundraising team (UCATS) to drive philanthropic resources in support of UC Athletics programs and UC student-athletes. The primary area of focus will be to manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, while also actively working to increase donor retention and move current donors to higher giving levels.

Specific Duties

• Build and maintain an active portfolio of major gift ($100K+) prospects through a robust schedule of strategic interactions and personal visits within and outside the Cincinnati region.
• Foster productive partnerships with Athletics staff and leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gift donors.
• Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) for the benefit of Athletics.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines, as needed, to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact.
• Ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and donors.
• Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation’s database.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 3-5 years of experience, with experience in college athletics strongly preferred.
• Record of successful gift solicitation and closure.
• Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers and other constituencies in a professional manner.
• Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and database management.
• A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati.

What We Offer

The anticipated starting salary range for the Director of Development role is $85,000-$100,000 annually. When determining the final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn more, visit ourcareerspage.

Physical Demands

This position is considered to have light work. Exerting up to 20lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up a negligible of force constantly to move objects. This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle. This position also requires:

• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

While performing the duties of this job, this position is subject primarily to indoor conditions and occasionally to outside environmental conditions.

The UC Foundationseeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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