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ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT/CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Natchitoches, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$62K/yr - $62K/yr

2+ years exp

Northwestern State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Development/Corporate Partnerships. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing funding for the Athletic Department, managing relationships with donors and sponsors, and planning events to promote the University and its athletics programs.

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Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close annual and major gifts for the Athletic Department. Develop and implement a strategic plan to solicit funding and support for the Demons Unlimited Foundation through major gifts, annual gifts, planned gifts, N-Club, grants, and other funding avenues as needed

To assist with all other revenue generating and external areas of the athletic department, including ticket sales, licensing royalties, merchandise, tailgating, capital projects, planned giving, marketing/promotions, athletics communications, and corporate sponsorships

To plan and execute special events on the University's campus, in the University's community and in the University's region to strengthen external relationships, increase revenue and promote the University and Athletics (such as Scholarship Auction, Legends Event, "Off-Year'' Fundraiser, Winter Fundraiser, etc.)

To maintain regular communication/correspondence with all partners, donors, and sponsors (as well as potential donors/sponsors), including the Demons Unlimited Foundation Board of Directors, to ensure satisfaction with strategic partnerships

Oversee Demons Unlimited Foundation

Work/coordinate with University Advancement and Alumni Office on donor strategies/asks and with events (Alumni regional reunions, on-campus team reunions)

Handle contractual arrangements and other duties related to broadcast operations and assist in promotion, marketing, and game management