Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts/NIL | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Military Veterans

Position Number: 004748 Department: Athletics (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage an active portfolio of 125-150 individuals capable of making commitments of $50k+. Develop solicitation goals, objectives, and strategies for Athletic Foundation prospects. Educate prospects and partners on changes in NIL and generate new leads for student-athletes through the identification and pursuit of NIL opportunities. Serve as the primary NIL point of contact for internal and external constituents including donors, coaches, and corporate partners. Collaborate on NIL initiatives with all appropriate Charlotte Athletics units including compliance, marketing, and sponsorships. Research and benchmark college athletics NIL market, staying current with relevant trends and market conditions. Provide appropriate stewardship and follow through once gifts are made. Develop management strategies for all prospects and record all touchpoints in Paciolan immediately following each encounter. Meet and exceed clearly defined monthly and quarterly fundraising metrics. Attend fundraising events for the purpose of solicitation of gifts for the Athletic Foundation Responsible for preparing and submitting all requested fundraising reports, statistics, and projections. Assist in creating a comprehensive major gift strategy. Minimum Experience / Education: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of external experience in a Division I athletics program Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts within a defined major gift program Extensive fundraising campaign experience and proven track record of collaboration with university counterparts Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently and multi-task in an ever-changing environment Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to think strategically Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays Strong organizational and analytical skills Preferred Education Skills and Experience: Master's degree and 7 years of fundraising experience in a Division I athletics program Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategic decisions Proven history of management of a portfolio of prospects