The position serves as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or another unit, coordinating fundraising initiatives, gift development, sport-specific fundraising strategies, and donor stewardship in partnership with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement and the Director of Athletics. Using best practices and supported by a strong research, analytics, and Advancement Services team, this position helps expand the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors supporting university-wide priorities and designated projects.