Coordinator of Athletics Development Events and Donor Engagement

Department

Athletics, Development

$42,000.00 Annual

• Coordinate, manage, and execute all Athletics Development fundraising events that support donor cultivation, stewardship, engagement, and revenue generation.

• Serve as the primary event coordinator for Athletics special events, including but not limited to:

• Osprey Booster events

• Hall of Fame activities

• Golf tournaments and outings

• Donor receptions and appreciation events

• Coaches’ caravans and community engagement events

• Athletic facility dedications and ribbon cuttings

• Student-athlete recognition events

• Alumni and letter winner events

• Hospitality functions associated with athletic competitions

• Special donor experiences and VIP events

• Athletics fundraising campaign celebrations

• Giving Day and 904 Day events

• Athletics community outreach and promotional events

• UNF Arena Suite event coordination

• Develop event timelines, project plans, budgets, and operational procedures.

• Coordinate vendors, catering, facilities, audiovisual needs, transportation, permits, and event logistics in an effort to maximize event revenue.

• Collaborate with Athletics External Operations, Strategic Communications, Ticketing, Facilities, Compliance, and University Advancement to ensure successful event execution.

• Manage event registrations, guest lists, sponsorship benefits, seating plans, and post-event reporting.

• Evaluate event effectiveness through participation, engagement, and fundraising outcomes.

• Oversee donor and VIP hospitality for all home athletic events and special functions.

• Coordinate game-day hospitality spaces, premium seating areas, donor lounges, and special guest experiences.

• Ensure exceptional customer service for donors, alumni, sponsors, university leadership, and community partners.

• Manage hospitality inventories, event materials, signage, gifts, and recognition items.

• Coordinate food and beverage service for donor and prospect events.

• Coordinate donor stewardship programs designed to cultivate, recognize, and retain Athletics donors.

• Plan and execute donor appreciation events and recognition opportunities.

• Assist with donor communications, acknowledgments, impact reports, and stewardship initiatives.

• Support personalized donor experiences and engagement opportunities throughout the year.

• Assist in planning and executing UNF Giving Day, 904 Day, and other Athletics-focused annual giving campaigns.

• Coordinate promotional events and participation initiatives supporting annual fundraising goals.

• Support volunteer and ambassador engagement efforts.

• Track participation metrics and campaign results.

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate interns and OPS staff supporting Athletics Development initiatives.

• Develop work schedules and assign responsibilities for events and operational support.

• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Ensure staff deliver exceptional customer service and represent UNF Athletics professionally.

• Provide day-to-day support for Athletics Development operations.

• Assist with donor database management, event registration platforms, and donor communications.

• Coordinate department meetings, calendars, travel arrangements, and administrative projects.

• Support fundraising officers with event preparation, stewardship efforts, and donor engagement activities.

• Assist with strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

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