Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Advancement, with an indirect reporting line to the Director of Athletics, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development's primary responsibility is to strengthen philanthropic support for UAlbany's athletics program with a special emphasis on securing gifts of $25,000+ and overseeing the Great Dane Athletic Club (GDAC). The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development will be a member of the Director of Athletics' senior management team and will help to make informed decisions that better the Department of Athletics.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 prospective donors, prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation of leadership annual gifts and major gifts of $25,000+ and the stewardship of donors.

Oversee the Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving who manages GDAC's activities, services, and membership benefits to increase the number of leadership level ($1,000+) annual gifts to GDAC.

Serve as primary Advancement liaison to the head coaches. Consult regularly with coaches to leverage their networks to enhance solicitation and stewardship activities. Collaborate with the Director of Athletics and coaches to engage and solicit key prospective donors and identify and articulate fundraising priorities and strategies for achieving these priorities.

Collaborate with and assist the efforts of fellow development officers whose portfolios include prospects for gifts to the athletics program. Monitor, analyze, and report on overall fundraising results versus goals to internal and external constituencies.

Manage the GDAC Advisory Board, recruiting and engaging board members and leveraging their potential as sources of support.

Work with the Office of Advancement's Donor Relations team to ensure that donors are appropriately thanked and stewarded.

Maintain accurate records using the Office of Advancement's database to record contacts and other activities related to assigned prospects.

Help coordinate special projects and events in support of fundraising efforts. Interact with donors and prospective donors at home and away games and other events. Significant travel and extensive evening/weekend work is expected.

Lead and manage direct reports/team providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to assure goals, programs, activities, and personnel practices are consistent with and contribute to the University's mission.

Lead employees for maximum performance and dedication, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Complete performance management feedback and goals timely and per requirements, offering constructive feedback and developing improvement plans.

Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

Reports to: Associate VP for Development, Major Gifts Supervises the following positions: Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• 5+ years of combined experience in higher education fundraising and intercollegiate athletics. Direct experience in fundraising for an NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics program required.
• Proven ability to qualify, engage, and secure gifts from high-level prospective donors.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with a comprehensive fundraising campaign. 
• A strong track record of successful gift solicitations of $25,000+ in higher education. 

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment.
• Significant travel and extensive evening/weekend work is expected.

 

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