Director of Events and Stewardship
Huntington, WV - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
The Director of Events and Stewardship is responsible for the comprehensive planning execution and evaluation of Championship Fund events that support all Marshall Athletics sport programs and This position plays a key role in advancing the Big Green through fundraising donor cultivation and stewardship objectives by delivering high-quality event experiences aligned with institutional and coaching priorities. This position works closely with head coaches athletics leadership development officers and external partners to strategically leverage events as a tool for revenue generation donor engagement and long-term relationship building. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the planning coordination and execution of all Championship Fund and special events across all sports including fundraising cultivation stewardship and recognition events. Conduct regular planning meetings to determine objectives priorities and event strategies to meet fundraising goals and sport specific needs. Develop event calendars in collaboration with athletics leadership and external partners to ensure balanced scheduling and maximum impact. Assist in the weekly game operations calls / meetings representing Big Green Utilize events as a strategic fundraising vehicle supporting annual fund major gift and donor engagement objectives. Communicate events to targeted donor groups in coordination with development staff. Establish and maintain a structured evaluation process for all events and any KPIs that are in place as well reporting on event performance metrics to athletic leadership. Oversee event logistics budgets vendor relationships timelines and execution. Ensure compliance with institutional conference and NCAA policies.
The Director of Events and Stewardship is responsible for the comprehensive planning execution and evaluation of Championship Fund events that support all Marshall Athletics sport programs and This position plays a key role in advancing the Big Green through fundraising donor cultivation and stewardship objectives by delivering high-quality event experiences aligned with institutional and coaching priorities. This position works closely with head coaches athletics leadership development officers and external partners to strategically leverage events as a tool for revenue generation donor engagement and long-term relationship building. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the planning coordination and execution of all Championship Fund and special events across all sports including fundraising cultivation stewardship and recognition events. Conduct regular planning meetings to determine objectives priorities and event strategies to meet fundraising goals and sport specific needs. Develop event calendars in collaboration with athletics leadership and external partners to ensure balanced scheduling and maximum impact. Assist in the weekly game operations calls / meetings representing Big Green Utilize events as a strategic fundraising vehicle supporting annual fund major gift and donor engagement objectives. Communicate events to targeted donor groups in coordination with development staff. Establish and maintain a structured evaluation process for all events and any KPIs that are in place as well reporting on event performance metrics to athletic leadership. Oversee event logistics budgets vendor relationships timelines and execution. Ensure compliance with institutional conference and NCAA policies.
Required Experience:
Director
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Marshall University is a public research institution in Huntington, West Virginia. With more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs to choose from, you’ll find your future at Marshall.