Eastern Michigan University
Associate Athletic Director for Development (EMU Foundations)
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States, 48197
Title:
Associate Athletic Director for Development (EMU Foundations)Employee Classification:
AP - Administrative ProfessionalPay Grade:
AP 7Division:
AdvancementDepartment:
VP AdvancementCampus Location:
Main CampusGeneral SummaryThe Associate Athletic Director for Development is charged with the strategicoversight of Eastern Michigan University's athletics fundraising and alumniengagement program on behalf of Intercollegiate Athletics and UniversityAdvancement for EMU. The position is an employee of the Eastern MichiganUniversity Foundation (EMUF).In partnership with the Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and theAssociate Vice President for Advancement, the Associate AD will coordinate andexecute development program activities, cultivate donors and prospects and solicitgifts for EMU Athletics. They will develop and implement fund raising strategies atall levels for EMU Athletics.This role will develop and execute a strategic plan to inspire new levels ofengagement, commitment, and philanthropic support from alumni, parents,friends, corporations/foundations and individuals in the EMU community andacross the country. They will have a primary emphasis on soliciting major gifts, withbroader oversight of giving programs at all levels; including growth in annualunrestricted, capital, and restricted gifts to support Athletics priorities.This role serves as a member of the athletics leadership and executive teams. Thisposition acts as a liaison to the campus community and specifically the universityfoundation. The Associate AD will provide direct supervision to the Assistant AD forDevelopment. A graduate Assistant for Development is also an integral part of thisteam.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesUltimately oversee all aspects of EMU Athletics Advancement:
In partnership with the Director of Athletics and EMUF team, develop,manage, execute, and evaluate annual fundraising plan for EMU athletics.Identify new prospects, cultivate current and prospective donors, solicitmajor gifts, steward current and new donors.Staff Athletic Director, coaches and senior leaders in their leadershipprospect workManage a prospect portfolio of approximately 100 regularly and continue tocycle in new meaningful prospects.Adhere to EMU Foundation Community Performance Standards (Metrics),relative to substantive interactions, face-to-face meetings, donor discoverygoals and annual overall fundraising goals for EMU Athletics.Work closely with the Advancement Services and Strategic Services team atEMUF, and EMU athletics advancement colleagues to ensure overallimplementation of donor stewardship, data integrity, annual giving plans,and broad based donor communications (among other things)Strengthen EMU Athletics' volunteer network and utilize this networkeffectively for fundraising.Provide guidance to direct reports on numerous aspects of the advancementand alumni engagement functions impacting EMU Athletics. This includessport specific crowdfunding efforts, premium seating initiatives and specialevents and more.Drive the priority setting process in partnership with EMU Athleticsleadership.Other Duties:
Participate in relevant departmental meetings for Athletics.Collaborate with Advancement professional staff to further university-widefundraising goals and effectively promote engagement and philanthropy.Provide leadership and participate actively in Foundation activities such asrecruiting and interviewing new employees, attending departmentalmeetings and retreats, and participating in related University and Foundationevents.Work effectively and cooperatively with senior management at the EMUFoundationMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with a minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in development, marketing/communications or public relations.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with donors and prospects, particularly managing a major gift portfolio and with a proven track record of cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts ($100,000+).Experience working in a non-profit organization or University setting is preferred.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage an irregular work schedule including occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends.National travel required; may involve use of personal transportation to travel throughout southeastern Michigan.Demonstrated success in the areas of budget management, staff and volunteer management, program development and strategic planning.Ability to manage, plan, organize, set priorities, and establish work objectives, successful completion of assignments; exhibit flexibility and adaptivity; and provide leadership to projects in a fast-paced, high-level environment.The ability to record and maintain documents specifically proficiently working with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace and donor management systems (CRMs).Ability to work professionally and effectively with external constituencies.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and organizational skills and ability to present oral and written information clearly and effectively.Effective listening skills that translate to soliciting information from others.Supervision Received:Associate Vice President for Advancement - EMUF (direct)Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (indirect)Supervision Exercised:Assistant Athletic Director of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics (direct)Graduate Assistant for Development, Intercollegiate Athletics (indirect)Appointment Percentage:100%
Associate Athletic Director for Development (EMU Foundations)Employee Classification:
AP - Administrative ProfessionalPay Grade:
AP 7Division:
AdvancementDepartment:
VP AdvancementCampus Location:
Main CampusGeneral SummaryThe Associate Athletic Director for Development is charged with the strategicoversight of Eastern Michigan University's athletics fundraising and alumniengagement program on behalf of Intercollegiate Athletics and UniversityAdvancement for EMU. The position is an employee of the Eastern MichiganUniversity Foundation (EMUF).In partnership with the Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, and theAssociate Vice President for Advancement, the Associate AD will coordinate andexecute development program activities, cultivate donors and prospects and solicitgifts for EMU Athletics. They will develop and implement fund raising strategies atall levels for EMU Athletics.This role will develop and execute a strategic plan to inspire new levels ofengagement, commitment, and philanthropic support from alumni, parents,friends, corporations/foundations and individuals in the EMU community andacross the country. They will have a primary emphasis on soliciting major gifts, withbroader oversight of giving programs at all levels; including growth in annualunrestricted, capital, and restricted gifts to support Athletics priorities.This role serves as a member of the athletics leadership and executive teams. Thisposition acts as a liaison to the campus community and specifically the universityfoundation. The Associate AD will provide direct supervision to the Assistant AD forDevelopment. A graduate Assistant for Development is also an integral part of thisteam.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesUltimately oversee all aspects of EMU Athletics Advancement:
In partnership with the Director of Athletics and EMUF team, develop,manage, execute, and evaluate annual fundraising plan for EMU athletics.Identify new prospects, cultivate current and prospective donors, solicitmajor gifts, steward current and new donors.Staff Athletic Director, coaches and senior leaders in their leadershipprospect workManage a prospect portfolio of approximately 100 regularly and continue tocycle in new meaningful prospects.Adhere to EMU Foundation Community Performance Standards (Metrics),relative to substantive interactions, face-to-face meetings, donor discoverygoals and annual overall fundraising goals for EMU Athletics.Work closely with the Advancement Services and Strategic Services team atEMUF, and EMU athletics advancement colleagues to ensure overallimplementation of donor stewardship, data integrity, annual giving plans,and broad based donor communications (among other things)Strengthen EMU Athletics' volunteer network and utilize this networkeffectively for fundraising.Provide guidance to direct reports on numerous aspects of the advancementand alumni engagement functions impacting EMU Athletics. This includessport specific crowdfunding efforts, premium seating initiatives and specialevents and more.Drive the priority setting process in partnership with EMU Athleticsleadership.Other Duties:
Participate in relevant departmental meetings for Athletics.Collaborate with Advancement professional staff to further university-widefundraising goals and effectively promote engagement and philanthropy.Provide leadership and participate actively in Foundation activities such asrecruiting and interviewing new employees, attending departmentalmeetings and retreats, and participating in related University and Foundationevents.Work effectively and cooperatively with senior management at the EMUFoundationMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with a minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in development, marketing/communications or public relations.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with donors and prospects, particularly managing a major gift portfolio and with a proven track record of cultivating, soliciting and closing major gifts ($100,000+).Experience working in a non-profit organization or University setting is preferred.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage an irregular work schedule including occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends.National travel required; may involve use of personal transportation to travel throughout southeastern Michigan.Demonstrated success in the areas of budget management, staff and volunteer management, program development and strategic planning.Ability to manage, plan, organize, set priorities, and establish work objectives, successful completion of assignments; exhibit flexibility and adaptivity; and provide leadership to projects in a fast-paced, high-level environment.The ability to record and maintain documents specifically proficiently working with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace and donor management systems (CRMs).Ability to work professionally and effectively with external constituencies.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and organizational skills and ability to present oral and written information clearly and effectively.Effective listening skills that translate to soliciting information from others.Supervision Received:Associate Vice President for Advancement - EMUF (direct)Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (indirect)Supervision Exercised:Assistant Athletic Director of Development, Intercollegiate Athletics (direct)Graduate Assistant for Development, Intercollegiate Athletics (indirect)Appointment Percentage:100%