Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Athletic Development

About the position

Coe College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Athletic Development. This is a role and title shared by two development officers within the Annual Fund team. Each Assistant Director will share and divide responsibilities for Athletics fundraising and Annual Fund appeals, ensuring strategic alignment and donor engagement across both areas. This structure allows for balanced workload distribution and ensures that both annual giving and athletic fundraising receive the dedicated attention needed to grow donor participation and financial support. The Assistant Director will also serve as the first point of contact for the Annual Fund, assisting faculty and staff, students, parents, alumni, and donors, while overseeing project management for the Annual Fund team and student workers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies for athletic teams, athletics-focused crowdfunding projects, and sponsorships, engaging alumni, parents, and community supporters.
• Take primary responsibility for one key athletic fundraising event (Athletic Day of Giving and Coe Golf Outing), ensuring effective planning and execution.
• Assist in coordinating and growing corporate sponsorship opportunities through Coe's Athletic Sponsorship Prospectus and Kohawk Club initiatives.
• Serve as a fundraising liaison for coaches and athletic staff, providing comprehensive support for team-specific fundraising initiatives.
• Ensure that all athletic fundraising initiatives adhere to institutional policies, NCAA regulations, IRS guidelines, and applicable fundraising laws.
• Manage and oversee the ThankView platform for athletic engagement, including training and supporting coaches on the platform.
• Develop and refine the monthly and recurring giving program to increase donor participation annually.
• Oversee student workers and participate in a student work-study supervisor committee.
• Lead strategy and execution for the Senior Class Gift campaign.
• Submit data requests for annual giving solicitations, donor research, and events.
• Help embed metrics into donor outreach and use data-driven insights to optimize fundraising strategy.
• Track annual giving expenses and assist in managing the Annual Fund budget.
• Provide support for alumni programs, including Homecoming, 1851 Society, Commencement, and donor recognition events.
• Manage and oversee the ThankView platform for Annual Fund engagement, creating and executing personalized video messages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of administrative experience; experience in supporting higher education and/or development; experience in non-profit preferred.
• Enthusiasm for athletics and an understanding of the role athletics play in donor engagement and alumni relations.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Coe College policy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in non-profit fundraising.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and compliance.
• Experience with database management.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule after 120 days allows for up to 8 hours of remote work per week while classes are in session.
• Additional flexibility, including extended remote hours, may be available during summer based on workload and departmental needs.