Assistant Director of Athletic Development, Communications and Engagement - Fordham University : Job Details

Assistant Director of Athletic Development, Communications and Engagement

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position: Assistant Director of Athletic Development, Communications and Engagement

Reporting to: Director of Athletics Development/Associate Director of Athletics

The Assistant Director of Athletics Development, Communications & Engagement maximizes philanthropic support for the University's tradition-rich Athletics program comprising 22 intercollegiate and 14 club sports. The primary responsibilities include facilitating Communications and Engagement activities to cultivate and steward athletic donors and increase the engagement of Fordham alumni, parents, and friends with the University. This role is expected to participate in key athletics events and DAUR functions. This position requires evenings and weekend work and occasional overnight travel.

Essential Functions

Coordinates all athletics development donor communications with DAUR and Athletics Marketing, including all Maroon Club email, mail, social media, and solicitation communications.

Executes all Athletics alumni and donor engagement and cultivation events in partnership with the Director of Athletics, including alumni days, pregame receptions, dinners, and golf outings.

Serves as the DAUR liaison for all sports, club teams, coaches, and athletics department staff to identify fundraising priorities and opportunities.

Enhances knowledge of and maintains current best practices for athletics development and applies a visionary approach to creating mini-campaigns, social media, and stewardship activities.

Develops direct marketing, special events, and crowdfunding strategies; coordinates and co-manages fundraising appeals and collaborates with Giving Day campaigns.

Leads all call-a-thon and thank-a-thon projects for the athletics department.

Manages a donor portfolio of approximately 150 annual giving prospects.

Devises individual engagement strategies for each prospect in their pool with the goal of soliciting annual gifts and/or multi-year gift commitments at the $1,000+ level, with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process.

Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Ensures contact reporting procedures are followed and timely posting of reports and activities.

Pulls reports and analyzes donors, gifts, campaigns, and solicitations.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related fundraising experience in progressively responsible positions, preferably in Higher Ed athletics advancement.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Previous experience planning, organizing, and executing athletics stakeholder events.

Ability to engage prospects in all phases of development: qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Strong organizational skills and ability to take initiative, multi-task, and achieve a high level of productivity in a collaborative environment under time-sensitive deadlines.

Ability to work effectively with a variety of people and units, including various stakeholders in DAUR, the Athletics department, and across the institution.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrates excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Self-motivated, flexible, and results-focused.

A proven track record for successfully translating strategic ideas into measurable results.

Understanding of evolving trends and best practices in college athletics and social and digital media.

Familiarity with database and CRM tools (Ellucian, Advance, Blackbaud FPM, Web Focus, etc.).

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Office 365, Google applications, and Adobe Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary: $73,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $79,500

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Number: A802P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Posting Date: 01/23/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement: Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity:

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing Often

Walking Often

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldom

Climbing stairs Seldom

Work Environment: Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 4 years of related fundraising experience in progressively responsible positions, preferably in higher ed athletics advancement?
  • Yes
  • No

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