Assistant Director of Development, Athletics

Summary: The University of Cincinnati Foundation is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and nurturing relationships within the community. The Assistant Director of Development, Athletics is responsible for raising funds and directing fundraising activities to benefit the UC Department of Athletics, collaborating with various departments to enhance donor engagement and revenue. Responsibilities: - Qualify, build, and manage a portfolio of assigned donors and prospects; cultivate and solicit emerging mid-level and major gifts ($25,000+) by making visits to alumni and friends within and outside the Cincinnati region in conjunction with the UCF development program - Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact - Support, implement and maintain good donor stewardship activities in collaboration with UCF Stewardship & Donor Experience and UC Athletics staff - Utilize UCF and Athletics resources to focus and prioritize efforts for prospect discovery and expanding leadership giving - Maintain quality donor files and reports related to UCF and the athletics fundraising program, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation’s database - Maintain excellent working relationships with UC Athletics staff, as well as other university and external relations personnel - Prepare timely contact reports and ensure the accuracy of monthly reports - Participate fully in the UCF prospect and clearance process - Other duties, as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of applicable experience - Strong interpersonal and written communication skills - Ability to interact favorably with a diverse group of individuals and to foster strong, productive relationships - Ability to travel and to attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver's license required for travel - A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in higher education and/or athletics preferred. Background may include development, sales, or marketing Required Skills: Fundraising, Donor management Important Skills: Higher education experience, Sales experience Nice-to-Have Skills: Interpersonal skills, Written communication, Relationship building Benefits: Performance based bonus, Competitive health and wellness benefits, Tuition remission, Retirement with employer match, Paid parental leave, Paid vacation, Sick time, Holidays, Calendar year-end closing