Director of Development, Athletics

Job description

The Director of Development, Athletics is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and leadership-level gifts in support of Pepperdine Athletics. The Director manages a portfolio of high-capacity prospects and provides strategic leadership for athletic leadership-giving initiatives, including segmented appeals and university-wide campaigns. This role advances annual and multi-year philanthropic support for athletic priorities through direct donor engagement, campaign strategy, and collaboration with advancement and athletic leadership. Duties: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Leadership Giving Strategy & Segmented Appeals: - Provide strategic oversight and execution for athletics leadership giving initiatives, including segmented annual giving appeals designed to grow the pipeline of leadership-level donors. - Develop targeted strategies for alumni, parents, former student-athletes, and...