Assistant Director, Athletics Development

Summary Of Position Assists with developing and implementing strategies and activities for athletics development and fundraising operations; helps develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for annual giving, donor engagement, sport-specific fundraising, alumni outreach, and donor stewardship; supports the Red & White Fund, Penguin Day of Giving, and other Athletics fundraising initiatives; assists with identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of alumni, donors, and prospective donors; incorporates use of Athletics' facilities during games for donor engagement; develops and strengthens donor relationships through athletic events and other engagement opportunities; maintains donor and prospect information and assists with development communications and reporting on Donor Perfect and GiveCampus donor software. Provides support on an as-needed basis for Athletics Development initiatives. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with the development and implementation of strategies to increase philanthropic support for Youngstown State Athletics; conducts outreach to alumni, former student-athletes, donors, and prospective donors through telephone, email, personal visits, and athletic events; assists with identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities designed to increase donor participation, retention, and annual giving. Supports the Red & White Fund and other annual giving initiatives; assists with donor renewals, acquisition, stewardship, and upgrade strategies; reviews and analyzes donor information to identify opportunities for increased engagement and philanthropic support; maintains accurate documentation of donor contacts, activities, gifts, and follow-up; assists with preparation of donor reports, prospect information, correspondence, solicitation materials, and stewardship communications.Assists with the planning and execution of Penguin Day of Giving and other Athletics fundraising campaigns; works with coaches and Athletics staff to support sport-specific fundraising efforts; assists with alumni outreach, donor communications, campaign preparation, challenges and matching-gift opportunities, and post-campaign stewardship; helps develop strategies to increase participation among former student-athletes, parents, friends, and supporters of YSU Athletics. Assists with alumni and former student-athlete engagement efforts; helps identify and maintain relationships with former student-athletes and other prospective supporters; supports fundraising and engagement opportunities associated with alumni groups, athletic events, reunions, and other Athletics Development activities. Assists with donor engagement surrounding home and away athletic events, including selected football road games; helps coordinate donor hospitality and engagement activities and uses athletic events as opportunities to develop and strengthen relationships with current and prospective donors. Maintains and utilizes Athletics Development databases and records to support fundraising activities; assists with donor research, prospect identification, contact reports, gift information, mailing lists, and other development data; reviews information to assist with donor re