Assistant Athletics Director, Development and Fundraising

18 hours ago

Pomona, California, United States California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Officer to join our team at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. As Assistant Athletics Director, Development and Fundraising, you will play a critical role in advancing the university's mission by securing major gifts and developing strategic partnerships to support the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement comprehensive development programs to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from alumni, friends, and corporate partners.
  • Manage a portfolio of 125 or more donors/prospects capable of giving $25,000 or more, utilizing the prospect database and management system.
  • Collaborate with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' professional staff, coaches, and others to identify the overall needs and initiatives of the department and individual teams.
  • Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy to address those needs, including annual, capital, and endowment fundraising.
  • Assist with the recruitment, organization, training, and support of volunteers to assist the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in raising greater levels of philanthropy.
  • Foster successful major gift fundraising by preparing the Director of Athletics and other athletics/student affairs leaders to participate routinely and effectively in development activities and prospect appointments.
  • Participate in Athletic-based programs that identify and encourage relationships with donors, prospects, alumni, and parents.
  • Work routinely and closely with the Interim Associate Vice President for Development, Vice President for University Advancement, Advancement colleagues, and other campus leaders to support the fundraising priorities of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
  • Develops and executes annual work plans, including establishing goals and metrics to measure success.
  • Regularly attend athletic competitions, volunteer meetings, events, university receptions, and advancement activities for the purposes of representing the university and/or program advancement and development outreach initiatives and needs.
  • In coordination with Department of Intercollegiate Athletics leadership, develop innovative and exciting ways to market intercollegiate athletics and its programs to both on-campus and off-campus constituents for the purpose of boosting awareness and financial support.
  • On a daily basis, integrate Department of Intercollegiate Athletics development activities with university-wide programs and assets, including Alumni Relations, Strategic Communications, Prospect Research, Gift Processing, Planned Giving, Annual Fund activities, university events, foundation and corporate outreach, and the like.
  • Work as a team with other Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Student Affairs, University Development, and University Advancement Division staff focused on development objectives. Provide guidance and support to other members of the advancement team regarding fundraising opportunities for athletic initiatives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
  • Valid CA Driver's License and private automobile with required insurance.
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible and successful major gifts fundraising experience, including program planning and personal solicitation; proven success in goal achievement for operating, capital, and endowment fund development; donor cultivation and asks; familiarity with success in the complex environment of a public university.
  • This position requires a self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills, well-developed computer skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Experience in athletics setting and/or higher education/non-profit setting.
  • Excellent oral and written skills required, relating well, and communicating effectively with a variety of constituents, including high-profile leaders.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, on- and off-campus, serving in a leader role, and a liaison and representative of the department, division, and the university.
  • Demonstrated success in donor cultivation and solicitation. Ability to generate and secure new sources of revenue, as well as maintain existing donor relations.
  • Must demonstrate accepted business and professional etiquette in all dealings with constituents and colleagues.
  • Understanding of the structure of athletic programs and specific fundraising activities to include Athletic Facilities' fundraising campaigns.
  • Understanding of gift processing, valuation, and acknowledgement requirements.
  • Understanding of development cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship fundamentals.
  • Understanding of types of gifts (planned, current, endowment, restricted, estate, etc.)
  • Understanding of ways to give (cash, gifts-in-kind, grants, awards, instruments, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of a personal computer using various software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as knowledge of the Internet.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel overnight when required due to donor, development, and cultivation meetings, events, and various sports games.
  • Understands and reflects the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Familiarity with contemporary athletics and sports issues and trends.
  • Familiarity with methods of fundraising for athletic programs.
  • Familiarity with NCAA and other governing body guidelines and requirements relating to fundraising.
  • Demonstrated participation in CASE, NSFRE, and NAADD conferences, workshops, and/or professional, development activities.
  • Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting support proposals.
  • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential preferred.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success. We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona's future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community.

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