University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$55,000.00 - $55,000.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary $55,000.00 Annually
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 999768
Division Athletic Development
CategoryAthletics & Fitness / Higher Education / Development/Fundraising
Description
The Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving (Cardinal & Black Fund), is responsible for the overall management and strategic planning of athletics annual giving, consisting of annual contributions designated towards the Cardinal & Black Fund (CBF), Excellence Funds for each intercollegiate sport, and UCM Athletics special events. The Assistant Athletic Director of Athletics for Annual Giving reports directly to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Relations and takes directions from the Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts.
Examples of Duties
Athletics Annual Fund - Cardinal & Black Fund - 50%
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and supporters, serving as a primary point of contact for annual giving inquiries and stewardship.
- Collaborate with the Athletics Advancement team to identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects for annual gifts, and coordinate with the major gift officers as needed.
- Work collaboratively with the UCM Alumni Foundation and development team to create and manage a comprehensive fundraising plan and appeal schedule for the Cardinal & Black Fund(CBF):
- In collaboration with department leadership, set revenue, participation, and other goals for the annual giving program.
- Create and implement strategies to achieve CBF goals.
- Create and manage a calendar/schedule of communication(solicitation/renewal, stewardship, impact, updates, etc.) with current and potential donors that leverage a variety of media (email, social media, direct mail, video, special events, etc.) to engage potential and current donors.
- Work with athletics marketing, communications, and ticketing teams to integrate annual giving messaging into broader departmental initiatives.
- Support the development of fundraising collateral, appeals, and digital content to inspire giving and communicate impact.
- Fulfill donor benefits as specified at various giving levels.
- Analyze giving data, generate reports, and use metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform future strategies.
- Ensure the planning, coordination and proper execution of all athletic special events, including not limited to: Athletics Auction, First Pitch Banquet, Wrestling Legends Banquet, sport-specific golf tournaments, etc.
- In collaboration with department leadership, set revenue, participation, and other goals for athletics special events.
- Create and implement strategies to achieve special event goals.
- Incorporate special events promotion and planning into broader
- CBF communication schedule.
- Plan and execute donor engagement and recognition events, including game-day hospitality, special receptions, and virtual events.
- Coordinate with Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics to ensure proper awarding of UCM Alumni Foundation student-athlete scholarships, donor stewardship, and student-athlete and donor recognition.
- Ensure proper gift processing, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities in coordination with the UCM Alumni Foundation, ensuring timely and accurate donor recognition.
- Maintain accurate donor records and ensure compliance with University and NCAA policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD, External Relations, Associate Athletic Director, Major Gifts or Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
Typical Qualifications
Education :
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree preferred.
Experience :
- One (1) year in a full-time role within a University.
- Experience in fund raising and events preferred,.
Special Instructions:
Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
- 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
- Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
- Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
- Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
- University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
- Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
- The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
- The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
- An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
- UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
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Job ID: 81751700