Assistant or Associate Director of Stewardship and Engagement
Assistant or Associate Director of Stewardship and Engagement
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Development SpecialistJob Duties:
Wisconsin Athletics is seeking an accomplished advancement professional to serve as the Assistant or Associate Director of Stewardship and Engagement. With general oversight from the Associate Athletics Director-Development and direct oversight from the Assistant Athletic Director-Development this position plays a key leadership role in advancing donor engagement recognition and stewardship strategies that support the long-term success of Wisconsin Athletics.
The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives to steward major gift donors create innovative engagement opportunities and deliver an exceptional donor experience. This role requires leadership collaboration and creativity to design impactful programs manage high-profile events and strengthen donor loyalty.
This position is posted at the levels of Assistant Director of Stewardship and Engagement and Associate Director of Stewardship and Engagement. The working title and level will be determined based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.
Key Areas of Focus include:
- Developing implementing and evaluating comprehensive stewardship and engagement strategies for major gift donors.
- Serving as a strategic partner and ambassador for Wisconsin Athletics with Athletics staff WFAA The Varsity Collective the W-Club and external partners.
- Providing leadership for signature donor events (e.g. Forever Badgers Endowment Luncheon capital project ceremonies Badger Desert Classic VIP receptions).
- Overseeing the Badger Leadership Society program and other high-level donor recognition initiatives.
- Managing premium game-day seating and experiences used for donor stewardship.
- Innovating and evolving stewardship programming to increase donor engagement and loyalty.
- Collaborating with the Major Gifts team on campaigns fundraising initiatives and donor communication strategies.
- Ensuring all donor ticketing and parking needs are coordinated with ticketing and premium seating staff.
- Overseeing stewardship reporting donor communications and confidential donor records.
- Supervising event-based stewardship efforts and supporting additional campaign-related programming.
- Promoting the importance of the student-athlete experience in all engagement initiatives.
- Working evenings weekends and traveling regionally/nationally as needed.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Leads fundraising and engagement focused signature events and initiatives sponsored by the Athletic Development Office
- Provide general support for all fundraising initiatives including major gifts annual giving premium seating NIL and other special campaigns/ initiatives.
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for event and program activities facilities participants and vendors adhering to established timelines and expectations
- Assists with the development of strategic planning initiatives and objectives program budgets and monitors activity to ensure adherence to established guidelines
- Collects prepares and analyzes donor information and event data and provides subsequent recommendations for improvement and enhancement
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for event and program activities facilities participants and vendors adhering to established timelines and expectations
- Assists with the design development and delivery of marketing and communication materials and other event publications to promote development events and programs
- Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders at meetings and activities to advocate for and promote the interests of the unit
Department:
Wisconsin Athletics Development Department
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $60000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:
- Generous vacation holidays and paid time off;
- Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
- Badger gear & season tickets for Badger football mens basketball and mens hockey and/or the varsity sports pass.
More Benefits information can be found at Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in development donor relations or a related field.
- Strong written interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse stakeholders including colleagues campus partners donors alumni and community leaders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to work evenings weekends and travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in development or donor relations within higher education intercollegiate athletics or a nonprofit organization.
- Familiarity with stewardship best practices donor recognition programs and event planning.
- Knowledge of donor management systems or ticketing platforms (e.g. Paciolan Salesforce Tableau).
- Understanding of the mission and operations of a major research university and interest in supporting intercollegiate athletics.
- Demonstrated initiative curiosity integrity and ability to thrive in both independent and team settings.
Education:
Bachelors Degree required.
How to Apply:
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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
Contact Information:
Kayla Weisensel at or . Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAYSERVICEfor further information.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
