Associate Director for Athletics Fundraising
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Aug 02, 2025
Expired Date: Sep 03, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$25,000/yr -
Years of Experience
3+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
ABOUT PROGRAM
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Type
Professional Staff
Faculty Track
Position Title
Associate Director for Athletics Fundraising
Employment Status
Full Time
Position Details
Position Information
Position Type
Professional Staff
Faculty Track
Position Title
Associate Director for Athletics Fundraising
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Portland, ME
Description
The Associate Director for Athletics Fundraising is responsible for raising annual funds from individuals and through corporate sponsorships to support both the overall UNE Athletics program and individual teams. Working in partnership with coaches, athletics staff, the Annual Giving team, and the Alumni and Stakeholder Engagement team, the Associate Director for Athletics Fundraising will create multi-channel outreach messages to alumni, parents, and fans to build engagement and philanthropic support. This position will also manage a portfolio of corporate partners and sponsors for solicitation and stewardship.
About the University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
- Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
- Up to 8% retirement plan match.
- Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
- Educational benefits :
- UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
- UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
- 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.
For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive, strategic fundraising plan focused on soliciting annual and multi-year gifts up to $25,000 in support of UNE Athletics.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Institutional Advancement and Athletics, collaborating closely with coaches, senior athletics staff, and Advancement leadership to establish fundraising priorities and integrate giving strategies across the department.
- Oversee and expand a portfolio of 20 high-impact corporate sponsorships, ensuring alignment with UNE brand standards and maximizing long-term philanthropic value, including partnering with the Athletics Director to manage signage installation.
- Leverage University events and activities to build engagement across teams, develop prospects, and upgrade existing donors.
- Document donor and prospect moves in Raiser’s Edge for monthly, quarterly, and annual evaluation.
- Work occasional nights and weekends, as well as local and national travel, as required.
- Perform other related or additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree plus three to five years of fundraising and development experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and skills.
- Broad knowledge of fundraising, event management, program development, and volunteer management in a higher education environment is preferred. Familiarity with college athletics is also preferred.
- Energetic self-starter and strategic thinker who displays initiative, imagination for innovation, strong organization, and effective time management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a complex organization to achieve ambitious goals and established benchmarks.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with alumni, stakeholders, and colleagues across campus in a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to learn new systems quickly and interpret analytic reports to develop action-oriented plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and familiarity with database management.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | 2022PS0690P | | Open Date | 06/10/2025 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes |
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume
Optional Documents 1. Letter of Recommendation
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