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Assistant Director of Development, Athletics Jobs in San Diego, California, USA at NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Exciting Opportunity:
Assistant Director of Development
Are you a passionate fundraising professional looking to make a significant impact in collegiate athletics? San Diego State University is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Development.
About the Role: As the Assistant Director of Development, Athletics, you will be at the forefront of our fundraising efforts, working under the guidance of the Associate Athletic Director of Development. Your mission will be to identify, cultivate, and secure major gifts of $25,000 and above, while also contributing to annual gift strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive the effectiveness and results of gift solicitations for the Department of Athletics.
Independently manage relationships with identified donors, developing and executing tailored projects and strategies.
Coordinate and support stewardship activities to ensure donors receive personalized, meaningful communication and involvement.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing SDSU’s athletic programs. Play a crucial role in shaping the future of our athletics department through impactful fundraising. If you’re ready to take your fundraising career to the next level and help us achieve our goals, apply today!
Position Information:
This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits. Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs. The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Education and Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in relevant field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 2 years of progressive development experience or related work, such as sales, marketing, communications and community or public relations.
A minimum of 1 year of direct experience in personal gift solicitation and fundraising ($10,000+).
Key
Qualifications:
Success in gift fundraising ($10K+) that demonstrates an ability to align strategy development/implementation with pre-approved goals/priorities.
Experience working with volunteers and with corporate executives.
A high degree of interest in and commitment to higher education and philanthropy and the ability to articulate a compelling case for annual support of a public institution of higher education.
Ability to interpret biographical, corporate, and foundation information and to prepare concise written profiles and summaries of donor/prospect information.
Proficiency with microcomputer applications (i.e., email; word processing; spreadsheet, presentation software and database applications) and other reference sources and tools.
Must have the ability to travel and attend off-campus appointments and events during non-business hours.
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Title: Assistant Director of Development, Athletics
Company: NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Fundraising / Charity, PR / Communications)
