Development Officer - Athletics (Assistant Director of Development) (Job Id: 44081)

Job ID: 44081

Location: undefined

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Additional experience may not be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements.  Grade EAF. Salary Minimum $45,000. 

• 1-3 years of related work experience
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including oral and written
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

The Assistant Director of Development will be responsible for the achievement of assigned fundraising goals as determined by the Senior Director of Development - Major Gifts for the University of Louisville Athletic Department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies which include building, managing and solicitation a portfolio of major gift prospects
• Solicit donations of $10,000 or more to help support capital projects, annual scholarship requirements, sports specific needs and other projects.
• Achieve fundraising and premium seat/suite sell goals set by the Director of Development - Major Gifts and the Associate Athletic Director of Development
• Execute premium seating and suite sales for both football and basketball.
• Manage a portfolio of an estimated 250 donors
• Assist in the cultivation and stewardship initiatives of our entire major gift donor base and the individual portfolio through special events and invitations. 

The Athletic Department is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

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