Senior Director of Athletics Development​/Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Senior Director of Athletics Development / Senior Associate Director of Athletics

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Founded in 1841, Fordham is a Jesuit university in New York, serving over 16,000 students across nine colleges and schools. It has campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan, West Harrison, and additional facilities, including the London Centre.

Position Number: A10250
FLSA:
Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week: 35
Department:
Dev Investment Fund Initiative
Campus:
Rose Hill, Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Hybrid Policy:
Review dham.edu/hybrid policy

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Athletics Development (AVP, AR) with a dotted line to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation (AD), the Senior Director of Athletics Development / Senior Associate Director of Athletics plans, manages, and executes athletic fundraising activities supporting Fordham’s 22 intercollegiate and 14 club sports.

• Lead the strategic growth of philanthropic revenue for the Department of Athletics.
• Drive prospect management and portfolio maintenance for Athletics prospects.
• Ensure effective annual giving solicitation via multiple channels.
• Oversee production of gift proposals, solicitation letters, and related materials.
• Maintain relationships with Athletics leadership, coaches, trustees, and stakeholders.
• Attend Athletics senior staff and Alumni Relations meetings as directed.
• Collaborate with DAUR to plan and execute cultivation events tied to games.
• Represent Athletics at regional and reunion events.
• Lead donor cultivation opportunities during key sporting events.
• Partner with Planned Giving and DAUR colleagues on blended gifts.
• Ensure the team exceeds fundraising targets.
• Manage a portfolio of ~125 major gift prospects.
• Develop individualized engagement strategies targeting $100,000+ gifts.

Provide strategic leadership and supervise the Athletics Development team, including hiring, training, performance management, and compensation decisions.

Available upon assignment as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Athletics, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Capital campaign experience.
• Track record of meeting fundraising goals.
• Experience securing six- and seven-figure commitments.
• Strong time‑management, communication, judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Diplomacy, discretion, and resiliency.
• Ability to foster collegiality and manage multiple projects.

• Track record of translating strategic ideas into measurable results.
• Familiarity with database and CRM tools (e.g., Ellucian CRM Advance, Web Focus).

Minimum Starting Salary: $160,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $180,000
Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Posting Number: A991P

Number of Vacancies : 1

Start Date:

ASAP
Posting Date: 12/02/2025

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.