Associate Director of Development,Athletics Job Muncie area,Indiana USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Associate Director of Development, Athletics

$55,000 - $65,000

Are you ready to be part of an energetic and unified team dedicated to transforming higher education? Our foundation is breaking down barriers between advancement, alumni relations, and stewardship tocreate a cohesive environment where philanthropy and innovative partnerships thrive.

This is your chance to make a significant impact as we fulfill Our Call to Beneficence:
The Campaign for Ball State University, aimedat elevating student support both financially andacademically.

Why Join Us?

Dynamic Team Environment:
Collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to our mission.
Cutting-Edge Initiatives:
Be at the forefront of redefiningphilanthropy in education.
Unified Structure:
Work within a seamless organization with nobarriers between key departments.
Supportive Culture: A high-achieving work environment that valuescamaraderie and collaboration.
Impactful Work: A mission that changes lives through education andphilanthropy.

We invite you to join our team and make a difference. Join us inour mission to support students in realizing their purpose,achieving their dreams, and leading meaningful lives.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to beemployed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

This position plays a key role in raising philanthropic support across all sports and programs for Ball State University Athletics.

This individual will manage a portfolio of lead annual givingprospects and assist with developing the overall strategies for the Cardinal Varsity Club to increase the number of annual donors,gifts and dollars at the $1,000-$24,999 level. The associatedirector is expected to build working relationships withadministrators, coaches and staff within Ball State Athletics asrelated to data inspired mid-level fundraising. This position reports to the Director of Development, Athletics within the Ball State Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of lead annual giving athletic prospects and achieve or exceed annual fundraising goals as set by the Ball State Foundation. Concentrate on renewal, upgrades and acquisition toassist in raising more private support for athletics annually and enhance the major gift pipeline. Collaborate with major giftofficers and Philanthropy Experience of ficers at the Ball State Foundation on dual ask opportunities.
Collaborate with the Director of Development, Athletics and Associate Director of Annual Giving to develop strategies and corresponding operating plans that align with Annual Givingstrategies, as led and implemented by the Associate director of Annual giving.
Form close working relationships with sport administrators,coaches, letter-winners, key donors and volunteers to achieve annual fundraising goals. Lead conversations with athletics staff regarding One Ball State Day and obtain matching challenges fromeach head coach, preferably at $500+. Solicit letter-winners andother athletic donors for mid-level OBSD matches in an effort to increase overall support to athletics.
In close collaboration with the Director of Development,Athletics, direct sport administrators and coaches in the identification of sport specific fundraising projects at the leadership annual giving level. Coordinate and facilitatecommunication between administrators, coaches, donors, prospects and volunteers, as appropriate for opportunities to bolsterfundraising efforts. Seek ways to engage athletics staff in donorvisits as applicable.
Extend personal invitations to constituents for Athletic and University events as applicable (including Power of Beneficenceevent, the Chirpies, and sport preview events). Be well versed inopportunities to engage letter-winners and others within the assigned portfolio.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least one year of experience in fundraising, sales, sportsmarketing or a related field.
Experience with managing multiple projects at the sametime.
Excellent written skills (finalists will be asked to providewriting samples for mock visit requests).
Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships with staff, colleagues and others at previous place(s) of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading others and directing strategies,self-motivation and ability to motivate others, including alumni,coaches, and volunteers.
Flexibility and willingness to change fundraising tactics and strategy mid-year to achieve stated program goals.
Willingness and ability to travel largely within 200 miles of Muncie a couple times per year.
Comfort with digital visits; knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’sEdge, NXT, and/or Fundraiser Performance Management.
Understanding of the unique nature of athleticsfundraising.
Discretion and confidentiality in working with data and constituents.

What we offer:

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