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Working TitleAssistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving and Stewardship

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401183AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$95,000 -- $115,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/29/2024

Description of Work Unit

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of the NCAA Division I- FBS and the Mountain West Conference. The University is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, 65 miles north of Denver. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving and Stewardship position, in partnership with the Senior Associate Athletic Director and other development team members, is primarily responsible for planning, implementing and managing all aspects of the Athletic Department’s annual giving and stewardship programs, while maintaining a manageable portfolio of major gift prospects.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Sports Administration/Management, Business, Marketing, Management, HPER , HES , Recreation, Education, Economics, Liberal Arts, Communications, Sociology or any other field related to responsibilities and duties

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in an intercollegiate athletics or non-profit/development department, including demonstrated success in annual giving and stewardship

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple audiences, written and verbal

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize projects and duties; assign responsibilities; multi-task; meet deadlines and deliver results

• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work to maximize productivity, and response effectively to change and constructive feedback.

• Demonstrated ability to hire, lead and motivate a staff of highly qualified and specialized individuals

• Proficiency in a variety of software products

• Ability and commitment to act responsibly and ethically within the parameters of institutional control

• Commitment to conduct all activities in compliance with NCAA , Mountain West Conference and Colorado State University rules and regulations

• Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse community and advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working in an intercollegiate athletics or non-profit/development department, including demonstrated success in annual giving and stewardship

• Proficient experience in design

• Ability to problem solve and exercise initiative, independent judgement, self- motivation, and discretion.

• An affinity for learning new technology

• In-depth experience using Paciolan and Salesforce technology

• Demonstrated experience utilizing strong analytical skills

• Knowledge of appropriate NCAA rules and regulations and a commitment to the Department’s culture of compliance

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryAnnual Giving

Duty/Responsibility

• Create an annual giving strategic plan

• Implement and evaluate all annual athletics giving activities

• Be responsible for attaining yearly fundraising goals for the annual fund categories (premium and priority seating, annual fund, booster clubs & Legacy club)

• Develop and manage all aspects of annual giving program including renewals, direct mail, telemarketing and on-line giving functions

• Hire, then supervise Annual Giving Coordinator

• Work closely with the ticket office on all season ticket holder correspondence and directly correspond with donors as needed

• Partner with CSU Advancement Annual Fund staff on special appeals and annual fund initiatives

• Create and implement strategies for donor communication, solicitation, and all outward-facing donor aspects of our business

• Oversee and manage all of the Development office’s social media accounts to assure that all content is active, timely and relevant

• Assist with updates and changes to the Ram Club website as it relates to annual giving strategy

• Maintain relevant donor benefit chart and priority point program

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryStewardship

Duty/Responsibility

• Create an annual stewardship strategic plan

• Plan, implement and evaluate all athletics stewardship activities

• Collaborate and coordinate with sport teams regarding booster club stewardship

• Manage processes to acknowledge donations in a timely, professional and personalized manner

• Provide individual attention to specific donors with special circumstances and/or needs by use of good judgment and by tailoring information specifically applicable to the donor

• Research industry best practices and unique stewardship ideas to keep our stewardship efforts fresh and exciting

• Oversee the execution of membership benefits including a third-party produced stewardship packet

• Oversee system for tracking donor stewardship – who has been given what by whom

• Supervise one Stewardship Coordinator

• Assist Special Event team in the planning and implementation of the Department’s development-related events

• Assist with the production of event correspondence, invitations, publications and promotional material as well as serve as the main contact for responses, questions, etc.

• Assist in the staffing of development functions at athletics events (club rooms, suites and tents)

Percentage Of Time25

Job Duty CategoryDatabase Integrity, Research & Reporting

Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain all donor records and coordinate the flow of information to on-campus constituents

• Leverage industry best practices to streamline data needs, from data sharing to reporting

• Maintain expert-level knowledge of both campus CRM and Athletics CRM ; including coordinating the utilization, updating and management components of the CRMs as it relates to the Athletic Department, Aspire (Rams Sales Team), annual giving and Development office

• Provide timely and accurate reports to assist with fundraising and communication efforts

• Research, compile and analyze information pertaining to major giving potential of donors by organizing data from electronic databases and communicating with departmental personnel and other contacts

• Research and implement potential sources of annual fund revenue

• Design reports and implement data-mining

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryProgram & Donor Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Oversee the cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of the Ram Club’s annual donors

• Oversee the management of all sixteen (16) sports’ booster clubs and sport specific giving programs

• Ensure all functions and procedures of the Annual Giving/Stewardship office are properly implemented, documented and organized through collaboration as necessary with the ticket office, the Ram sales team (Aspire) and the Development staff

• Work with Aspire, the ticket office and the Development staff on critical reports, scheduling, administrative issues and special initiatives

• Participate in various departmental and University activities and events and communicate with and cultivate donor prospects

• Define a schedule for the preparation and distribution of relevant reports and ensure prompt distribution per established deadlines

• Develop and maintain consistent interaction with University Advancement, the CSU Foundation and the Athletic Ticket office

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryMajor Gift Fundraising

Duty/Responsibility

• Manage a donor prospect portfolio of major gift prospects

• Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and the major gift officers in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of top level annual fund donors

• Facilitate relationships with donors, potential donors and University personnel by being accessible and knowledgeable; by providing accurate information; and by resolving problems, complaints, needs and questions in a timely, accurate and professional manner

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryMember of Development Staff

Duty/Responsibility

• Participate as a member of the Athletics Development unit by attending staff meetings and collaborating on initiatives that serve the best interests of CSU Athletics

• Manage, train, and coordinate hourly employees and volunteers for various roles within Marketing unit.

• Assist Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development with ensuring Development unit is an inclusive environment for staff and continuously strive for inclusive excellence.

• Ensure compliance with all departmental, University, conference and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time10

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contactath_athleticjobs@mail.colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Sports Administration/Management, Business, Marketing, Management, HPER, HES, Recreation, Education, Economics, Liberal Arts, Communications, Sociology or any other field related to responsibilities and duties?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working in an intercollegiate athletics or non-profit/development department?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents