Assistant Director for Athletic Fundraising

$50,000 - $500,000/Yr

Wheaton College - Norton, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Norton, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director for Athletic Fundraising at Wheaton College is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects capable of making significant contributions to the college's athletic programs. This role involves qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, with a focus on raising funds between $1,000 and $50,000. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals and enhance the college's athletic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150-175 prospects for Wheaton College athletics.
• Solicit leadership annual, major, and planned gifts for Wheaton College Athletics.
• Meet specific meeting and solicitation goals, including 100+ visits with individual donors and raising $500,000 per year.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate donors interested in supporting Wheaton College Athletics.
• Collaborate with the AVP for Athletics, AVP for Individual Giving, varsity coaches, and the Individual Giving Team to track progress and share updates.
• Develop and execute strategy and content for the Lyons Athletic Club and giving campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years of frontline fundraising experience with an understanding of Athletics in higher education.
• Experience with email marketing tools, database management, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with GiveCampus and Blackbaud technology is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Highly motivated with a disciplined work ethic and competitive drive.
• Strong organizational skills with experience in overseeing complex projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write in multiple styles.
• Ability to communicate Wheaton's mission effectively to various constituencies.
• Discretion and good judgment with confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse community.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
• Anticipated hiring range of high $60,000s to low $70,000s.