Assistant Director, Development
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Director of Development
Athletics Department
Georgia State University
Georgia State University is a Division I institution and member of the Sun Belt Conference. On a campus without boundaries the Department of Athletics fosters a Culture of Success through Academic Achievement Competitive Greatness Ethical Behavior Social Responsibility and Community Engagement that educates and transforms a diverse group of talented student-athletes into future leaders.
TheAthletics Departmentat Georgia State University is seeking to hire anAssistant Director of Development. This position will lead and drive the overall strategy for engagement and community building as part of an integrated external relations team. This includes full responsibility for the development implementation and assessment of programs events and services designed to increase donor engagement with the Athletics department.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE
- Flexible work environment.
- Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
The Assistant Director of Development manages and implements an annual fundraising campaign for the Athletics department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Manages and implements an annual fundraising campaign for the Athletics department. Annual fundraising campaign includes the creation and implementation of direct mail solicitations managing the phone-a-thon programs and Athletics role in Georgia States Giving Day.
- Develops and manages a portfolio of major and minor gift prospects through the entire cycle of fundraising (identification qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship).
- Establishes a core group of volunteers and oversees the performance and engagement of those volunteers - Panther Athletic Club Board.
- Staffs all Athletics Development engagement programs and regional events as needed and undertakes special assignments within Athletics as requested.
- Works collaboratively with the Athletic Administrative Staff and Coaches and University Advancement colleagues in support of fundraising initiatives. Utilizes appropriate University Advancement metrics and reporting processes. Monitors and objectively evaluates all fundraising appeals from the Athletics Development department.
To be fully considered for this position all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:
- A complete and accurate GSU application
- Resume
Bachelors degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and experience
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
About Company
With seven campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the university provides its world-class faculty and more than 51,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities.
