Associate Director of Athletics Development.

Associate Director of Athletics Development Position #: 1012367 Location: Hanover, NH Salary: $96,500 $120,600 Posting Date: 07/28/2025 Open Until Filled The Associate Director of Athletics Development (ADAD) manages a portfolio of 1418 Dartmouth athletics alumni volunteer groups (Friends Of sports). The emphasis of this role is securing $2M$4M annually in current?use restricted philanthropy allocated to the athletics teams managed by the ADAD. Key Responsibilities Recruit, train, and manage key volunteer groups including alumni fundraising committees. In close partnership with the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, the Vice President for Development, and the Athletics Director, set clear, ambitious, data?informed, and attainable annual fundraising goals for each Friends Of group and sport. Organize and staff volunteer leadership meetings, providing high?level strategy and follow?through support. Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan for each sport which includes collaborating with campus and volunteer partners, and articulating a solicitation calendar and communications plan. Partner with Dartmouth Advancement front?line fundraising staff to align and support Athletics priorities, events, philanthropic opportunities and initiatives. Collaborate with key staff colleagues to understand volunteer leadership opportunities and trajectories. In partnership with Advancement data teams, develop regular reporting to assess progress toward overall and individual friends group goals. Identify strategic opportunities for key donor stewardship. Coordinate with Recognition and Stewardship and athletics stewardship for donor engagement. Collaborate with Dartmouth Athletics & Recreation on program development, strategic planning and management of athletics external relations planning. Participate in the planning and execution of special athletic events for prospects, donors, and volunteers. Attend select Athletics events and travel to away contests as necessary. Required Qualifications Eight years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in an annual fund setting or a higher education athletics campaign environment. Demonstrated success in soliciting, closing, and stewarding gifts. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including tact and discretion. Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities. Ability to work with, earn the respect of, and command the respect of senior officers and high?level volunteers. Volunteer management experience with high?level volunteers such as trustees and advisory boards; recognized leadership qualities and customer service orientation. Proven organizational abilities. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, working both independently and as a member of multiple teams. Demonstrated ability to consider new initiatives and fresh perspectives. Ability to work with features of Microsoft Excel to conduct data analysis. Demonstrated marketing and negotiation skills and knowledge of college athletics. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a complex development organization is an important consideration. Strong technical aptitude for working with database applications and software tools, and quick learning of new applications. Strong understanding of the case for unrestricted giving and giving to higher education. Demonstrated initiative and strong service?orientation of donors, volunteers, and staff. Ability to function independently with minimal routine oversight. Contact Information Mariruth Graham, Associate Athletics Director for People and Culture Phone: 603?646?5666 Email: mariruth@dartmouth.edu Equal Opportunity Statement Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all. Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre?employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr