Assistant Athletic Director for Development

Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAssistant Athletic Director for Development

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202400713AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$105,000 -- $125,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/27/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men's and women's intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of the NCAA Division I- FBS and the Mountain West Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at ~~~ and ~~~.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Development, in partnership with the Senior Associate Athletic Director and other development team members, is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive strategy to grow, promote and optimize philanthropic support and premium seating for the Department of Athletics.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Sports Administration/Management, Business, Marketing, Management, or any other field related to responsibilities and duties

• Minimum of five (5) years of development or sales experience, including demonstrated experience and success with raising major gifts/revenue ($50,000 and above)

• Must have the ability to conduct overnight business trips and work non-standard hours.

• Ability to work autonomously, establish priorities and follow-up in a timely manner

• Demonstrated skill in working independently and as part of a team to develop and achieve fundraising goals

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with internal and external constituencies

• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date

• Attention to detail, organization, problem solving and decision making abilities and experience

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and oral/written/electronic communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple audiences

• Ability to prioritize projects and duties; assign responsibilities; multi-task; meet deadlines and deliver results

• Demonstrated track record of building donor/client relationships, working collaboratively and strategically, possessing a strong knowledge of principles, ethics and practices of successful fundraising/revenue generation.

• Good judgment, confidentiality, and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.

• Ability and commitment to act responsibly and ethically within the parameters of institutional control

• Commitment to conduct all activities in compliance with NCAA , Mountain West Conference and Colorado State University rules and regulations

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master's degree

• Seven (7) years of development or sales experience, including demonstrated experience and success with raising major gifts/revenue ($50,000 and above).

• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics

• Demonstrated experience being part of a team that designed and implemented dynamic, complex, multidisciplinary fundraising projects, with emphasis on major gifts/revenue generation.

• Proficiency in a variety of software products with strong computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheet and database systems preferred (e.g., Microsoft Word/Excel/Office/Access/ PowerPoint, Advance, Paciolan).

• Work experience that demonstrates an understanding and solicitation of deferred gifts, complex gifts, corporate relations and estate planning.

• Knowledge of appropriate NCAA rules and regulations.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryDonor Management, Fundraising and Prospect Cultivation

Duty/Responsibility

• Work with the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development in planning and implementing a comprehensive strategic program to grow, promote and build relationships and generate support from alumni, friends, foundations and corporations.

• Promote major gift opportunities aligned with the priorities and strategic plan identified by the Department of Athletics and personally manage a principal/major gift donors/prospects portfolio of 80-100 for the purpose of developing major gift giving and providing private support to fund strategic priorities, capital priorities, endowments and deferred giving.

• Assist in managing all giving programs.

• Oversee the qualification, cultivation, and stewardship of assigned major gift prospects including researching, compiling and analyzing information pertaining to major giving potential and instituting strategy specific to each major gift prospect.

• Ensure that all gifts are processed according to CSU Foundation policy and that donors are appropriately recognized and stewarded.

• Facilitate relationships with donors, potential donors and University personnel by being accessible and knowledgeable; by providing accurate information; and by resolving problems, complaints, needs and questions in a timely, accurate and professional manner.

• Provide individual attention to specific donors with special circumstances and/or needs by use of good judgment and by tailoring information specifically applicable to the donor.

Percentage Of Time80

Job Duty CategoryDatabase, Research and Program Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Research, compile and analyze information pertaining to major giving potential of donors by organizing data from electronic databases and communicating with departmental personnel and other contacts.

• Assist the Senior Associate Athletics Director and other major gift officers in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of top level annual fund, major and principal gift prospects/donors.

• Maintain all donor records and coordinate the flow of information to on-campus constituents.

• Assist the planning, implementation and evaluation of all giving programs.

• Partner with CSU Advancement staff on planned giving prospects and gifts.

• Assist with timely preparation, administration and modification of new/existing fund agreements; manage endowments; handle gift documentation and acknowledgment; oversee Advance donor/alumni report preparation and distribution.

• Collaborate with Office of Principal Gifts and Gift Planning to advance major/planned gift arrangements that require tax or estate planning.

• Serve as liaison between prospective donors and their advisors and appropriate CSU Foundation and Advancement offices to assist with various gift arrangements, including major cash gifts; stock contributions; and gifts of real property, land and other personal property.

• Operate in a fiscally responsible and timely manner

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategorySupervision, Communication and Compliance

Duty/Responsibility

• Support and uphold the values the mission, vision and guiding principals of the athletics department

• Partner with central units and colleges on combined donor strategies as appropriate.

• Support other colleagues through mentoring and providing employee support.

• Present strong, clearly articulated proposals, stewardship reports, and other communication pieces that express programmatic funding priorities.

• Assist with the creation of strategies, proposals and other development materials.

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships through timely, positive, and transparent communications with internal and external campus partners.

• Cooperate and collaborate with University Advancement and the CSU Foundation.

• Engage constituency groups while ensuring that staff and donors operate in compliance with all NCAA , conference and institutional regulations.

• Work effectively with a culturally diverse community and advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License

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Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Sports Administration/Management, Business Marketing Management, Recreation, Education, Economics, Liberal Arts, Communications, Sociology or any other field related to responsibilities and duties?

• Yes

  • No
• • Do you have a minimum of five years of development or sales experience including experience with revenue generation at $50,000 level or above?

• Yes

  • No
• • Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

• Yes

  • No
• • Are you willing and able to engage in out-of-town and overnight travel and/or work occasional nights and weekends in order to meet the business needs for the department?

• Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents