University of the Incarnate Word · 1 day ago
Senior Director of Athletics Development
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes diverse backgrounds to its community. The Senior Director of Athletics Development is responsible for cultivating and soliciting donations to significantly enhance philanthropic investment in the university, while managing a team and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develops and manages an active portfolio of 100-175 prospective donors that result in philanthropic dollars for the University
Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of donors with a capacity of securing $10k gifts to achieve fundraising goals
Achieves annual fundraising (gifts and pledges) goals of $750,000 to $1,000,000 in new commitments
Holds a minimum of 110 face to face visits annually
Works closely with the campus Deans and Athletics Director, regularly involving the Athletics Director in face-to-face visits with benefactors and Deans as appropriate. This primarily involves driving personal vehicle and occasionally UIW vehicle
Participates and strategically outlines regional based activities, proposal preparation, strategy development and solicitation executed within a 12–24 month time frame
Works closely with campus partners and treats those partners with dignity and respect
Works collaboratively, proactively and in a professional service-oriented manner with all institutional internal and external stakeholders to further the development goals while representing the core values of the institution
Documents results of contacts with donors in Raiser’s Edge
Maintains documentation on a timely basis for closing of each respective month and input, to include contact reports, outlining donor strategies, proposal development and monthly submissions
Participates in Monday morning huddle, bi-weekly prospect discussions, monthly proposal meetings, and quarterly activity check in meetings
Works in partnership with the Vice President on managing volunteers and committee members for the Development Board
Serves as a role model in carrying out the University of the Incarnate Word’s mission. Ensures actions reflect the values and principles of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and the University of the Incarnate Word, to include attending to the dignity of others
Serves as manager for both staff and teams assigned
Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior
Supports other members of the management team and their work
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of professional experience in development, constituent relations, community outreach or related field
Two (2) years of experience supervising professional level staff
Demonstrated strong computing and online research skills, with Microsoft Office software suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Raiser's Edge or similar software, and development specific research tools
Knowledge of current trends in alumni engagement, moves management, prospect research, wealth analysis and business
Ability to maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance
Well-developed interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; an aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving; ability to work well under pressure and maintain flexibility
Highly developed relationship building skills
Highly developed research and reading comprehension skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify understand and interpret personal compensation, private company, securities holdings and other financial information from a variety of sources
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituents with multiple personality types, consistently exhibiting a level of professional maturity, judgment and decisiveness that motivates colleagues and inspires confidence
Demonstrated ability to research and critically review information with the proven ability to exercise sound judgment as to the relevance of information, the manner of its collection and the delivery to various stakeholders
Fast-paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Maturity and flexibility to support multiple program areas, independently manage multiple assignments, and shift priorities in accordance with need
Excellent public speaking skills
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA
Must have a valid driver's license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW
Preferred
Experience working in donor outreach, engagement, or fundraising within a higher education setting
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Numerous paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
UIW tuition waivers
Tuition exchange programs
Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents
403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match
Retirement health solution
Employer-paid Life/AD&D
Long-term disability
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness programs
Employee discount program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Company
University of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university with campuses located in both San Antonio and Alamo Heights, Texas
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