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Fordham University Director of Athletics Development/Associate Director of Athletics in Bronx, New York
About Fordham:
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Department: Development - Athletics
Campus: Lincoln Center (LC) - NYC
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics, the Director of Athletics Development/Associate Director of Athletics works closely with colleagues within DAUR and Athletics Department to maximize philanthropic support for Fordham Athletics. Frequent evening and weekend work and/or travel is required for related sporting events, DAUR functions, and other University events during some seasons. The Director Athletics Development, will conduct him or herself in the spirit of DAUR’s core values and within the boundaries of NCAA rules and regulations.
Essential Functions:
Manages and executes athletics fundraising activities, including major gifts, leadership annual gifts, and direct marketing.
Cultivates, solicits, closes and stewards a portfolio of 75-100 donors/prospects capable of giving $25,000 or more and assists the senior director of athletics development/senior associate director of athletics and senior DAUR colleagues in soliciting and closing principal gifts.
Ensures efficient annual giving solicitations and stewardship marketing pieces.
Collaborates with the director of athletics, coaches and staff to determine and prioritize fundraising opportunities for the department and individual teams.
Coordinates with the Fordham Fund to plan and execute athletic-specific Giving Tuesday and Fordham Giving Day opportunities.
Develops and executes annual fundraising plans for the Athletics Department and each component team.
Plans and runs all Fordham Athletics special events/fundraisers, such as receptions, fundraising dinners, golf outings, galas, etc.
Collaborates with DAUR in planning and executing cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship events; and works closely with the Alumni Relations team to plan and execute events in conjunction with games both in New York and throughout the U.S.
Identifies cultivation opportunities prospects donors to engage with the student-athletes.
Supports Gridiron Club, Rebounders Club, and Hall of Fame committee meetings.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.
Minimum of 6 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Athletics fundraising, or equivalent.
Demonstrated success personally securing six and seven-figure commitments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Passion for Intercollegiate Athletics and familiarity with Fordham University.
Familiarity with Fordham University and Jesuit education.
Solid command of database and CRM tools (Ellucian CRM Advance).
Minimum Salary: $95,000
Maximum Salary: $115,000