Assistant Athletic Director for Development

Position Information

Description & Details:

To work with the NDSU Athletic Development team, NDSU Foundation and Team Makers in directing and coordinating activities related to fundraising for Athletics. Focused on annual giving and major gift solicitation including capital projects, endowments, and special projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Team Makers Executive Director to develop an annual gift solicitation plan, including goals, quantifiable objectives and strategies for achievement.

• Work with alumni and donors to determine their philanthropic interests, with an immediate focus on Athletics' fundraising goals.

• Attend athletic activities and donor events.

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward current and deferred gifts to the Athletic Department.

• Assist in soliciting leadership gifts to the Athletic funds in Team Makers and the NDSU Foundation.

• Be willing to make "cold calls" and to cultivate relationships with and solicit individuals and corporations.

• Effectively utilize campus prospect management systems (Sales Force, FundMiner, Paciolan) to enter prospect/donor contact reports and other relevant data in a timely fashion.

• Attend athletic staff meetings and development & Foundation meetings as needed.

• Present and regularly review top prospect strategies with immediate supervisor and other key members as appropriate..

• Compose written correspondence, thank you notes, etc.

Hiring Range:

$75,000 - $95,000 depending on qualifications and experience

Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3 years fundraising and/or sales experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using CRM tools (Salesforce)
• Experience using fund and gift management tools (FundMiner)
• Experience using a ticketing platform (Paciolan)

Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences.
• Attention to detail, organization, problem solving and decision-making capabilities and experience.
• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Demonstrated record of being a team player.

Applicant Materials Required:

• Formal letter of application (cover letter)

• Resume

• Names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references

Our commitment to caring for our employees isn't just words-it's proven. In NDSU's most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. "My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person" and "I have the opportunities to learn and grow", were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you'll experience here.

NDSU OFFERS OUTSTANDING BENEFITS!

Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
• Choice of PPO/Basic or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation

Exceptional Retirement Plan

• Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position

(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.

Time Away & Support

• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Supportive work-life balance

Education Benefits That Grow With You

• Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
• 50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents

Additional Optional Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Supplemental Retirement Plans

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About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.