Senior Director of Athletic Advancement

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement with a dotted line to the Director of Athletics, the Senior Director of Athletic Advancement provides strategic leadership for all athletic fundraising efforts at the University of Indianapolis. This role is responsible for securing major, planned, and annual gifts in support of Athletics while overseeing the Greyhound Club annual fund and related fundraising initiatives. 

The Senior Director develops and executes innovative fundraising strategies to drive growth in donor participation and philanthropic revenue, strengthen alumni and donor engagement, and advance institutional priorities. This position serves as a key liaison between Athletics and Advancement and requires the ability to analyze, communicate, and manage complex information with diverse stakeholders. A high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, independence, and sound judgment is essential. 

All priority applications must be submitted by Friday, March 27th.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience 

• Five or more years of progressive major gift fundraising experience
• Prior experience in collegiate athletics fundraising required, including experience with athletic annual giving programs
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and managing donor relationships

Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s degree preferred
• Licenses/Certifications/Credentials
• Valid Driver’s License 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Senior Director supervises the Associate Director of Athletic Engagement, graduate assistants, and student workers in support of Greyhound Club fundraising and engagement operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Secure major, planned, and annual gifts from alumni, parents, fans, and friends of the University in support of Athletics.
• Responsible for securing major gifts, ultimately reaching a minimum of $1M in gift commitments annually.
• Complete a minimum of 120 visits annually with donors and prospects, including at least 40 discovery visits.
• Be an active member of the greater Indianapolis community to cultivate new and existing local donors and prospects.
• Provide strategic leadership for the Greyhound Club annual fund, including membership growth, renewals, and fundraising initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing and growing an athletic annual giving program, including developing targeted appeals, engaging alumni and supporters, and achieving year-over-year participation and revenue goals.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Athletics Department and the Office of Advancement.
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive annual giving and major giving strategies, in consultation with the Athletic Director and coaches. This should include athletic strategic funding priorities, sport-specific giving, crowdfunding, events, and digital campaigns.
• Collaborate with Advancement staff and Athletics coaches to plan and execute UIndy Day fundraising strategies.
• Guide and support fundraising events such as golf outing(s), online auction, and donor engagement activities.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the Greyhound Club Board and volunteer committee(s).
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors and prospects locally and regionally.
• Develop, analyze, and manage budgets for Greyhound Club operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Utilize Raiser’s Edge, GiveCampus, and other CRM tools in accordance with Advancement standards and University policy to maintain accurate donor records.
• Participate in athletics external team meetings and relevant Advancement meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance with University policies, Advancement policies, NCAA Division II and GLVC regulations, and all applicable federal and state laws. Attends NCAA rules education and Title IX sessions.
• Represent the University of Indianapolis in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
• Stay informed of University initiatives related to athletics, academics, and institutional priorities.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. 

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX. 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.