University of Cincinnati Foundation · 18 hours ago
Associate Director of Development, Athletics
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Cincinnati Foundation is committed to providing a place where everyone belongs. The Associate Director of Development, Athletics is responsible for raising money and directing assigned fundraising activities for the benefit of the UC Department of Athletics.
Non ProfitSocialSocial Impact
Responsibilities
Qualify, build, and manage a portfolio of assigned donors and prospects; cultivate and solicit emerging mid-level and major gifts ($50,000+) by making visits to alumni and friends within and outside the Cincinnati region in conjunction with the UCF development program
Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact
Support, implement and maintain good donor stewardship activities in collaboration with UCF Stewardship & Donor Experience and UC Athletics staff
Utilize UCF and Athletic resources to focus and prioritize efforts for prospect discovery and expanding leadership giving
Maintain quality donor files and reports related to UCF and the athletics fundraising program, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation’s database
Maintain excellent working relationships with UC Athletics staff, as well as other university and external relations personnel
Prepare timely contact reports and ensure the accuracy of monthly reports
Participate fully in the UCF prospect and clearance process
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 2-3 years of fundraising experience, preferably in athletics
Record of successful gift solicitation and closure
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to interact favorably with a diverse group of individuals and to foster strong, productive relationships
Ability to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver's license required for travel
A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati and intercollegiate athletics
Benefits
Performance based bonus
Competitive health and wellness benefits
Tuition remission
Retirement with employer match
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation
Sick time
Holidays
Calendar year-end closing
Company
University of Cincinnati Foundation
University of Cincinnati Foundation is the private fundraising organization for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
Martha Holden Jennings Foundation
2024-04-01Grant· $0.03M
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