Associate Athletic Director of Advancement and Associate Director of Major Gifts

Identifies and promotes relationships with major donors with an emphasis on emerging gifts.

• Develops and promotes relationship strategies for prospects in an assigned portfolio.
• Successfully engages alumni, faculty, staff and constituents in intercollegiate athletics development activities.
• Oversees and assists with Bronco Athletic Fund benefit fulfillment to successfully steward donors.
• Assists with premium seating solicitations and logistics.
• Assists with identifying potential prospects, including determining the interest and affiliation with the University.
• Builds relationships with donors and assists in coordinating strategies and personal visits for the involvement of institutional partners.
• Assists with gift proposals and agreements.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years' relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, advertising, public relations, communications or related field.
• Demonstrated professionalism.
• Capable of motivating volunteers and donors.
• Strong self-motivation.
• Ability to work as a team member in a complex organization.

• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-11-01