About this role
Job title: Assistant Athletic Director of Development
Reporting to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development, the Assistant Athletic Director for Development serves in a leadership role to provide strategic leadership for Syracuse Athletics’ major gifts programs, pipeline development and gift-in kind operations. The role will also lead annual fundraising strategies for specific sport programs and lead the stewardship initiatives of the Legends Society donors. Manage a portfolio of 150 leadership and annual gift donors The individual is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding major and principal gift level donors with an emphasis on gifts over $100,000 or more.
Education and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, donor relations, event management, and/or advancement operations
Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated experience in building, managing and implementing comprehensive annual fundraising plans.
- Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, coaches, and senior administrators.
- Experience working with CRM/fundraising databases (Salesforce, Blackbaud, or similar platforms)
- A valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as requi