Associate Director of Development - Athletics

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Details
Job Title 
 ASSOC DIR DEVELOPMENT
Position Number 
 8100030
Job Category 
 University Staff
Job Type 
 Full-Time
FLSA Status 
 Exempt
Campus 
 Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name 
 DEVELOPMENT
Location Code 
 MAJOR GIFTS (03634A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  
 No
Duties and Responsibilities 
 Loyola University Chicago is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as the Associate Director of Development, Athletics. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate fundraising efforts for LUC Athletics at the leadership annual giving (LAG) level and play a crucial part in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of annual giving and leadership annual giving prospects, with a primary focus on expanding the Champions Club.

Reporting to the Director of Development for Athletics, the Associate Director will collaborate closely with both Athletics and Advancement leadership to develop a comprehensive strategy for athletics fundraising. Additionally, you will work alongside other Development Officers focused on Leadership Annual Giving within the Advancement team.

The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, a proven track record in fundraising, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the NCAA development landscape. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on LUC Athletics, supporting its growth and success through strategic philanthropic partnerships. If you are passionate about athletics and possess a strong drive to excel in fundraising, we invite you to join our team at Loyola University Chicago.

Responsibilities:

- Work jointly with the athletic department and the advancement department (AVP for Digital Engagement, Annual Giving & Informatics and the Leadership Annual Giving team) to identify, engage, solicit, and upgrade potential and current LUC Athletics donors.

- Coordinate efforts for the Athletic Director, head coaches, and other notable athletic department staff to meet with donors at events, games, or one on one.

- Acquire new Champions Club members ($25,000 over two years) by upgrading current Athletics annual donors and identifying new LUC Athletics philanthropic supporters.

- University point of contact for Champions Club members.

- Work to grow central Loyola Athletics Fund and the Worship, Work, Win fund (Sister Jean's fund), while also expanding direct support of each individual sports program at Loyola.

- Work with annual giving and digital engagement teams to identify and source lead gifts for crowdfunding campaigns including Rambler Rally (annual day of giving) and individual sports "Rambler Raise" crowdfunding campaigns.

- Point of contact for alumni engagement and annual giving efforts for the athletic department, working with those teams in the advancement department.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 
 
- Bachelor's degree required

- 3-5 years of relevant fundraising experience or sales experience
Qualifications 
 
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree

- 3-5 years previous work experience, preferably in collegiate athletics fundraising, business development or non-profit fundraising
- Familiarity with college athletics & the NCAA landscape
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills 
 MS Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities 
 No
Required operation of university owned vehicles 
 No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Physical Demands 
 None
Working Conditions 
 None
Open Date 
 09/05/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement 
 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and... For full info follow application link.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.