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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Assistant Athletic Director, Advancement – Annual Giving

Hampton University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Advancement – Annual Giving, responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive annual giving program to support its athletics. The role focuses on increasing philanthropic support through strategic campaigns and building relationships with donors, alumni, and supporters.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage annual giving strategies and campaigns for Hampton University Athletics, including direct mail, email, digital outreach, and phonathons
Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and supporters, serving as a primary point of contact for annual giving inquiries and stewardship
Collaborate with the Athletics Advancement team to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects for annual gifts, and coordinate with major gift officers as needed
Analyze giving data, generate reports, and use metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future strategies
Oversee gift processing, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities in coordination with the Advancement Services team, ensuring timely and accurate donor recognition
Plan and execute donor engagement and recognition events, including game-day hospitality, special receptions, and virtual events
Work with athletics marketing, communications, and fan engagement teams to integrate annual giving messaging into broader departmental initiatives
Support the development of fundraising collateral, appeals, and digital content to inspire giving and communicate impact
Maintain accurate donor records and ensure compliance with University and NCAA policies and procedures
Assist with budget development and management for annual giving initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD, Advancement, or Director of Athletics

Qualification

Fundraising campaignsDonor engagement strategiesData analysisFundraising databasesMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal communicationCollaborative workWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in annual giving, fundraising, or advancement, preferably in collegiate athletics or higher education
Demonstrated success in developing and executing fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies
Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and reporting
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse constituencies
Proficiency with fundraising databases (e.g., Banner, Raiser's Edge) and Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required for events and donor meetings
Commitment to the core values of Hampton University: integrity, respect, decency, dignity, and responsibility

Benefits

Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Legal insurance
Accident
Critical illness
Hospitalization
Tuition remission
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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