Senior Director of Development, Athletics

Job Details:

Job Location:

Storrs, CT , Position Type:
Full Time,

The UConn Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that supports the University of Connecticut by connecting alumni, donors, and friends with philanthropic opportunities to advance UConn’s educational, research, and service missions. Our work strengthens the University’s momentum as a top public research institution and supports students, faculty, patients, alumni, and communities across UConn and UConn Health.

Through Because of UConn:
The Campaign for UConn Nation, the Foundation is helping drive UConn’s most ambitious comprehensive campaign, a $1.5 billion effort spanning all schools, colleges, campuses, and UConn Health.

The campaign focuses on four pillars that make education more affordable, expand discovery and innovation, improve health and wellness, and strengthen Husky Pride.

Students First: expanding financial aid, student health, career readiness, and life skills.

Academic & Innovation Excellence: investing in faculty, graduate fellows, research, and innovation.

Health & Wellness of People & Planet: advancing patient care, medical research, and life-changing technologies.

Husky Pride: supporting athletic excellence and an engaged UConn Nation of more than 290,000 alumni worldwide.

We seek talented professionals to join The UConn Foundation and help grow philanthropy, engage alumni and donors, and build a strong endowment that strategically advances UConn and UConn Health.

We are committed to a caring, supportive environment through commitment to our Core Values of Purpose, Excellence, Culture, Communication, and Integrity.

The UConn Foundation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We value different perspectives and are committed to a welcoming environment that respects each person’s experiences and identity.

The Senior Director of Development is a front-line fundraiser position responsible for contributing to a comprehensive advancement program for UConn Athletics. They are committed to securing philanthropic support for the Athletic Department that aligns with the University’s ambitious strategic plan. They regularly collaborate with the other members of the Athletics Development team, University and Foundation colleagues, and other advancement professionals to achieve goals and elevate the success of the Athletics Department and Foundation.

• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors with the capacity to give $500k+.
• Secure $4M+ annually in philanthropic support for UConn Athletics.
• Meet or exceed established performance metrics related to prospect qualification, donor visits, solicitations, proposals submitted, and dollars raised.
• Fundraiser performance is measured annually by qualifications, cultivations, solicitations, commitments, and dollars raised. Goals vary based on factors such as experience, unit size, portfolio, and past performance, and are set with the manager for each fiscal year to ensure transparency, consistency, and alignment.
• Responsible for fundraising activities for assigned sports, with a focus on women’s programs. Work with coaches to plan and execute fundraising strategies.
• Participate in strategic planning as it relates to athletic development initiatives. Work with the athletic development leadership team to identify fundraising needs ad help establish goals.
• Collaborate closely with donors, volunteers, and University leaders to identify new prospects.
• Perform administrative duties related to advancement work Including documenting activity, writing proposals, inputting engagement plans in relationship management database, and adhering to Foundation policies.
• Contribute to the overall productivity and efficiency of the…