Director of Development, Athletics

Department: 7030|Development Office

Responsibilities: The Director of Development reports to the Senior Director ofDevelopment and executes the major gift efforts for the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF). This position isprimarily responsible for managing a portfolio of prospective donors andreaching both individual and team fundraising goals. Will be required to work occasional eveningsand weekends throughout the year, as well as travel on a frequent basis. Job Tasks & Responsibilities-Serve as a full-time fundraiser securing gifts and pledges of $25,000 or more -Manage a portfolio of 125-175 major gift prospects, develop effective moves management strategies, and lead prospects through the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycle Research, discover, and qualify new major gift prospects for Athletics-Implement strategies aimed to increase major gifts for Athletics and assigned sports (capital projects, unrestricted support, endowments, planned gifts, etc.) for the RCAF-Work collaboratively and at the direction of other Office of Development professionals to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and coordinate major gift donor efforts-Make phone calls and other introductory contacts to secure appointments with prospects in order to solicit major gifts for the RCAF-Solicits prospects for Premium Seating and RCAF Annual Fund as assigned-Work with RCAF/Athletics/University staff to secure pertinent information for writing and creating donor giving opportunities, solicitations/proposals and stewardship reports-Negotiate gifts and pledges in accordance with adopted gift acceptance policies and procedures; submits appropriate materials to accurately record gifts and pledges in donor database-Run reports and analyze data to monitor personal metrics and take action to achieve goals-Travels locally, regionally, and nationally to meet with qualified prospective donors based on their ability and inclination to make gifts.-Prepare and enter call reports in a timely manner.-Maintain accuracy of records by providing updates for donor database and following established protocols for use of data-Work with Senior Director to develop performance goals and priorities on an annual basis-Actively participate in RCAF and Office of Development staff meetings and retreats-Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Required

Qualifications: -A Bachelor's degree is required-2-3 or more years of experience, with a preference given to a background in fundraising, especially major gift fundraising Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities-Excellent computer, verbal and written communication, as well as customer service skills necessary-Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills-Capable of crafting proposals and other professional documentation-Self-motivated with the ability to achieve goals and metrics-Ability to both prioritize given assignments and multi-task effectively-Ability to work collaboratively and follow organization rules and guidelines-Ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment and decision making Job Ad# (req4508)