Job Title:
Assistant Director, Athletics Philanthropy
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH (hybrid work schedule)
Salary:
$46,283 - $55,000
Basic Function:
Assist with the planning and implementation of fundraising solicitations for Kent State Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. Discover, cultivate, solicit and steward prospects in an assigned portfolio for mid-level gifts, focusing on prospects that give $25,000 or less annually. Reports to designated supervisor.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
Plan, coordinate, and implement fundraising activities designed to increase and secure donor response, including personal visits and telephone calls, email, KSU Engagement Center coordination, gift agreements and donor recognition efforts.
Manage a dynamic portfolio of mid-level prospects with interests across the university.
Aid in the development of a solicitation strategy to increase donors and revenue generated from specific constituencies.
Cultivate and solicit identified mid-level/leadership annual giving prospects for charitable gifts. Assist in enhancing and broadening prospect’s relationship with the university through additional engagement opportunities.
Collaborate with communications, annual giving and philanthropic advisors to ensure consistency of fundraising message and to enhance the impact of the overall university campaign.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Portfolio Development to align prospects with their level and area of passion.
Monitor solicitation results to determine progress towards annual goals; provide regular reports as requested.
Maintain data integrity of prospect records, including entering and updating contact entries, next steps, and strategic donor plans and proposals according to established protocols.
May work with volunteers, including but not limited to alumni, faculty, staff or students, to enhance engagement of constituents through peer contact.
Participate in strategic events, projects and activities as they relate to the engagement of prospects.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of fundraising and/or sales experience. Ability to work a flexible work schedule which may include some evenings and weekends as requested.
License/Certification:
Knowledge Of:
Essential sales calling skills (listening, questioning, problem-solving, organizational skills, initiative / persistence, naturally persuasive with integrity) *
Higher education fundraising
Skill In:
Written, verbal, interpersonal communication *
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and content management systems *
Organizing information and projects *
Adhering to deadlines *
Ability To:
Raise funds
Manage projects *
Conduct research in a timely manner *
Work independently and as part of a team *
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments*
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
Experience in higher education fundraising. Interest in intercollegiate athletics.
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent required to travel from building to building and off campus frequently with the ability to meet and greet guests, donors, and prospects for extended periods.
Working Schedule:
Non-traditional hours to include nights/weekends as needed.
Additional Information:
This position will be a key driver of growing the athletics pipeline to identify future major gift donors.
Must pass a security check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of Ohio, the nation, and our world.
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
