Athletics - Development

80981BR

Coordinator 4, Development

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Full time

Regular

Administration & Operations

Manager; Program Leader (23)

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Central Campus

20 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Athletics

37.5

The Assistant Athletic Director of Development for Yale Athletics will report to the Associate Athletic Director of Development and is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of gift prospects for the department of athletics. This position will provide leadership and support in developing a robust annual fund operation, along with actively managing leadership and major gift prospects. The Assistant Athletic Director will manage all athletic department stewardship efforts for Yale Athletics donors of all level. The Assistant Athletic Director will manage the communication and organizational efforts of select associations, while overseeing and assisting with monthly, quarterly and annual events in order to engage Yale student-athlete alumni. Assist with hospitality spaces and assist in the management of each area. Ability to travel for meetings and special events, some nights and weekends required.

1. Composes a wide variety of written materials including detailed individual prospect briefings, acknowledgements, stewardship letters and gift proposals, plus alumni and donor communications for alumni, press releases, alumni updates, etc. 2. Promotes increased alumni/ae participation and involvement, through active engagement with class agents, class secretaries and support of the Alumni Board, as appropriate. a. Develops strategies, participation and revenue goals for Annual Fund; assists in the implementation of annual fund strategies, coordinates with the Central Development Office, and the school class agents. b. Works with current students to promote future giving through programs such as class gifts, SIG’s, phonathon, etc. c. Assists in the development and implementation of alumni events, including annual reunion and regional events. 3. Supports management in a range of capacities as needed, including prospect strategy design and implementation, report generation and manipulation of information systems. 4. Coordinates publicity and outreach efforts on behalf of the office. 5. Provides research on individuals and/or corporations and foundation using office files, databases, and Internet search engines and resources. 6. Provides pre-award support for corporation and foundation proposals, including budget preparation, and completing pre-proposal administrative forms and correspondence for business office review and approval. 7. Creates summaries of the prospect pool with respect to giving, status, affiliation, and other focus points as needed. 8. Manages interaction between the school Development Office and University Research department to optimize top prospect development interests. 9. Interacts with alums and major gifts donors to provide cultivation and stewardship as appropriate. 10. Coordinates events including reunion, Leadership Council, Alumni donor receptions, etc. 11. May perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Entrepreneurial approach to fundraising, with a keen appreciation for the specific challenges of working with prospects who may lack a direct affiliation and/or involvement with Yale Athletics. Knowledge of and proficiency in annual fundraising strategies and techniques. Proven success with individual fundraising.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to donors, volunteers, and colleagues as well as University leadership and students. Professionalism, maturity, good judgment, and ability to foster and work well in a team environment. High level of integrity and ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.

Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and projects with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of and proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn Yale University databases.

Highly motivated and energetic. Ability to work independently and self motivate.

Strong quantitative skills. Ability to analyze data and implement into solicitation strategies.

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