Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts

$90,588 - $100,000/Yr

University of North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts at UNC Charlotte is responsible for fundraising to support the mission of the Athletic Department. This role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts to enhance donor engagement and support the priorities of Charlotte Athletics. The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, coaches, and administration to achieve fundraising goals, particularly targeting gifts of $50,000 and above.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts to support the athletic department's fundraising goals.
• Develop, manage, and execute prospect strategies to increase donor engagement.
• Collaborate with staff, coaches, and administration to cultivate and solicit donors for athletic department priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate, solicit, and close gifts.
• Knowledge of Paciolan and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to organize time, work efficiently, set and meet goals.
• Strong collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Current, valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities