Associate Director of Bows Athletics Club and Stewardship, UHM

Title:

Associate Director of Bows Athletics Club and Stewardship, UH Mānoa Athletics

FLSA Status:
Full-Time Exempt

About the University of Hawai‘i Foundation:

The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System and is contracted by the Board of Regents to be the sole provider of fundraising and alumni services. In addition to fundraising, the Foundation manages more than 7000 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students.

The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the UH Foundation works closely with these organizations, as well as with others in the community, exclusively for the benefit of the university.

Our Vision

To inspire giving and partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi by fostering UH pride and passion among donors, alumni and the community.

Our Mission

To unite donors' passions with the University of Hawaiʻi's aspirations by raising philanthropic support and managing private investments to benefit UH, the people of Hawaiʻi and our future generations.

Our Values

Our values shape our relationships and guide our thinking and actions. By living our values, we build trust with our fellow employees, our donors, the university and the broader community.

The Associate Director of ‘Bows Athletics Club and Stewardship, UH Mānoa Athletics (Associate Director) is a key member of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation (UHF) Development Team, focused on developing, coordinating, and implementing the ‘Bows Athletics Club program, supporting the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) Athletics department. The Associate Director will provide support to the UHM Athletics Development team in matters that directly involve the University of Hawai‘i (UH) and UHF Leadership.

Based at the UHM campus, the Associate Director may need to visit areas of the University campus, as well as locations in and around O‘ahu. The Associate Director may need to work weekends or evenings and may exceed a 40-hour work week to fulfill the demands of the position. The Associate Director must be able and willing to travel interisland or nationally upon request.

Reports to:

Director of Development and NIL, UH Mānoa Athletics

Duties & Responsibilities:

‘Bows Athletics Club and Stewardship (100%)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between UHF and UHM Athletics Department to develop, coordinate and implement the ‘Bows Athletics Club Giving Society.
• Build and actively manage a stewardship portfolio of UHM Athletics donors, with a focus on annual gifts of $100 through $9,999. The Associate Director is expected to engage with donors that ultimately lead to major gifts solicitations.
• Build, manage and strengthen relationships and communications with donors, alumni and UHM Athletics Leadership to advance UHM Athletics initiatives and outreach.
• Coordinate and oversee regular communication, donor strategy, and outreach for those in the ‘Bows Athletics Club giving society, including but not limited to, status maintenance and stewardship.
• Work with the UHM Athletics Development Team on events such as key fundraisers, community and alumni gatherings, and gameday experiences.
• Collaborate with UHM Athletics to align activities with departmental goals and campaigns.
• Collaborate and support fundraising efforts by identifying opportunities, cultivating prospects, and assisting with donor stewardship as requested by UHF.
• Track stewardship metrics, develop and prepare reports on participation, fundraising outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Manage a calendar of program events and coordinate logistics, travel, and appearances for coaches or student-athletes, while ensuring strategic alignment with UHM Athletics initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of the Foundation database records with changes or additions to contact information, enter contact reports, and follow up on…