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Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Giving
Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001149)
The Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Giving is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of the annual giving program, including but not limited to overseeing development services and donor relations initiatives, directing donor stewardship programs, managing fulfillment of Panther Club member benefits, and devising effective strategies to reach individuals, corporations, and foundations capable of donating.
Plans, administers, and directs a large department or multiple, small departments within Athletics. Interprets and implements strategic direction in assigned departments within Athletics. Conducts ongoing evaluation of programs to ensure compliance with University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Essential Functions
Manages the annual giving and special gifts program to increase donors, donations, and acquisition rates. Provides strategic direction and execution of the annual giving program. Oversees the development services and fulfillment of Panther Club benefits. Determines annual giving goals; creates plans, strategies, and timeline deliverables to achieve them. Oversees development meetings and meeting materials. Attends relevant events and meetings to promote the department while developing strategy in alignment with Athletic Department leadership.
Physical Effort
Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Giving
Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001149)
The Assistant Athletic Director, Annual Giving is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and execution of the annual giving program, including but not limited to overseeing development services and donor relations initiatives, directing donor stewardship programs, managing fulfillment of Panther Club member benefits, and devising effective strategies to reach individuals, corporations, and foundations capable of donating.
Plans, administers, and directs a large department or multiple, small departments within Athletics. Interprets and implements strategic direction in assigned departments within Athletics. Conducts ongoing evaluation of programs to ensure compliance with University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Essential Functions
Manages the annual giving and special gifts program to increase donors, donations, and acquisition rates. Provides strategic direction and execution of the annual giving program. Oversees the development services and fulfillment of Panther Club benefits. Determines annual giving goals; creates plans, strategies, and timeline deliverables to achieve them. Oversees development meetings and meeting materials. Attends relevant events and meetings to promote the department while developing strategy in alignment with Athletic Department leadership.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Assistant Director - Athletics
Job Family Athletics
Job Sub-Family Athletics Administration
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 5
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Collegiate Athletics experience strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of work experience and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.
Work Schedule Varies
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable
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