Assistant Director, Athletics Development

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Assistant Director, Athletics Development position is securing philanthropic support with a focus on major gift commitments of $50,000 and above for WVU Athletics.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, as defined by working with the WVU Foundation, from initial identification, cultivation, proposal development, solicitation and through stewardship. 

Develop and implement an annual action plan to fulfill all quantifiable work performance goals for contacts, solicitations, closed gifts and new prospects identified as defined by the WVU Foundation metrics. 

Develop a thorough understanding of the annual giving, ticket priority and premium seating program within the Mountaineer Athletic Club.

Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the WVU Intercollegiate athletic program, assuring effective representation of all aspects of the program and opportunities for philanthropic support.  

Knowledge of using and/or optimizing the use of technology platforms including social media for marketing, communications, data reporting and analysis. 

Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director, Athletics Development

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree is required.  

Minimum 1-2 years of fundraising or related experience.

Understanding and knowledge of ticketing and donor software a plus (Paciolian, Salesforce, Blackbaud etc.)

Working conditions

N/A

Physical requirements

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.