Dartmouth College · 1 day ago
Associate Director of Athletics Development.
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$96K/yr - $121K/yr
8+ years expDartmouth College is a prestigious educational institution that is seeking an Associate Director of Athletics Development. The role involves managing a portfolio of athletics alumni volunteer groups to secure significant annual philanthropic contributions and collaborating with various stakeholders to promote a culture of philanthropy within the Dartmouth Athletics community.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Recruit, train, and manage key volunteer groups including alumni fundraising committees
In close partnership with the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, the Vice President for Development, and the Athletics Director, set clear, ambitious, data informed, and attainable annual fundraising goals for each “Friends Of” group and sport
Organize and staff volunteer leadership meetings, providing high-level strategy and follow-through support. Serve as the point of contact for all managed sports teams “Friends Of” volunteers
Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan for each sport which includes collaborating with campus and volunteer partners, and articulating a solicitation calendar and communications plan
Partner with Dartmouth Advancement front line fundraising staff to align and support Athletics priorities, events, philanthropic opportunities and initiatives. Work closely with gift officers to understand comprehensive donor strategies, and ensure annual giving priorities fit within larger institutional plans
Partner with key staff colleagues to understand volunteer leadership opportunities and trajectories. Incorporate the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board’s strategies and ensure timely communication between entities
In partnership with Advancement data teams, develops regular reporting to assess progress toward overall and individual friends group goals. Develop systems and cadence for reporting progress and forecasting to the Athletics Director, sport administrators, Vice President for Development, and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development. Creates, traffics, and produces all ad hoc data as needed
Partners with Recognition and Stewardship and athletics stewardship to identify strategic opportunities for key donor stewardship
In partnership with Dartmouth Athletics & Recreation, participates in program development, strategic planning and management of athletics external relations planning
Collaborates with divisional colleagues in the planning and execution of special athletic events for diverse network of top prospects, donors, and volunteers that highlights specific priorities, educates prospective donors, identifies new prospects, and builds network
Attends select Athletics events and travels to away contests as necessary and appropriate for Athletics Development Strategy
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Eight years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in an annual fund setting or a higher education, athletics campaign environment
Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing and stewardship of gifts
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including tact and discretion
Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
Ability to work with, earn the respect of, and command the respect of senior officers and high-level volunteers
Volunteer management experience with high-level volunteers such as trustees and advisory boards; recognized leadership qualities and customer service orientation
Proven organizational abilities
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, working both independently and as member of multiple teams
Demonstrated ability to consider new initiatives and fresh perspectives
Ability to work with features of Microsoft Excel to conduct data analysis
Demonstrated marketing and negotiation skills and knowledge of college athletics
Preferred
Experience in a complex development organization is an important consideration
Strong technical aptitude for working with database applications and software tools, and quickly learn new applications
Strong understanding of the case for unrestricted giving and giving to higher education
Demonstrated initiative and strong service-orientation of donors, volunteers, and staff
Ability to function independently with minimal routine oversight
Driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is preferred, but not required
Company
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world's academic institutions.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$61.2MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAllison MagnusonAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2022-08-25Grant
2018-10-28Grant· $10M
2018-05-07Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Eric R Fossum
John H Krehbiel Sr. Professor of Emerging Technologies, Thayer School of Engineering
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