What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics position at Fordham University?
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Position Number A10250
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Dev Investment Fund Initiative
Campus Rose Hill, Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Athletics Development ( AVP , AR), with a dotted line to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation (AD), the Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics is responsible for planning, managing, and executing athletic fundraising activities supporting the University’s tradition-rich athletics program comprising 22 intercollegiate and 14 club sports.
The Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics supervises the Athletics Development team. Regular night and weekend work, attendance at athletics contests, and moderate travel may be required.
Essential Functions
Leads the continued and strategic growth of philanthropic revenue for the Department of Athletics through the expansion and integration of individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors across all Athletics portfolios.
Drives the prospect management and portfolio maintenance process for Athletics prospects concentrating on top-rated prospects in each giving tier. Implements regular reviews of giving dashboards and reports.
Ensures effective and efficient annual giving solicitation for Athletics Development efforts via direct mail, phone, email, crowdfunding, giving days, and volunteer activity.
Oversees the production and updating of gift proposals, solicitation letters, gift acknowledgments, social media appeals, and other Athletics development-related materials.
Maintains working relationships with Athletics department leadership, coaches, University trustees, and other key stakeholders. Attends Athletics senior staff and other meetings as directed by the AD.
Attends Alumni Relations staff and management team meetings as directed by the AVP AR. Directs the collaboration with DAUR in planning and executing cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship events; and works closely with the Alumni Relations team to plan and execute events in conjunction with games both in New York and throughout the U.S.
When appropriate, ensures that athletics has a meaningful presence at regional events, reunion events (Jubilee), and Homecoming.
Is an active leader during key athletic fundraising and donor cultivation opportunities/functions, including sporting events.
Partners with Planned Giving and other DAUR colleagues on blended gift efforts.
Ensures the team consistently exceeds the annual individual and overall fundraising targets.
Manages a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift donors/prospects.
Devises individual engagement strategies for each prospect in their pool with the goal of soliciting annual gifts and/or multi-year gift commitments at the $100,000 level , with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and supervises others who supervise. Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, makes compensation decisions and for managing strategic views at a high level.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Athletics fundraising, or equivalent; minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Capital campaign experience.
Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success personally securing six- and seven-figure commitments.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Exceptional communication skills.
Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Models diplomacy, discretion, and resiliency.
Ability to promote collegiality among team members.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Keen eye for detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record for successfully translating strategic ideas into measurable results.
Familiarity with database and CRM tools (Ellucian CRM Advance, WebFocus, etc.).
Minimum Starting Salary $160,000
Maximum Starting Salary $180,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A991P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 12/02/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Position Number A10250
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Dev Investment Fund Initiative
Campus Rose Hill, Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Athletics Development ( AVP , AR), with a dotted line to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation (AD), the Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics is responsible for planning, managing, and executing athletic fundraising activities supporting the University’s tradition-rich athletics program comprising 22 intercollegiate and 14 club sports.
The Senior Director of Athletics Development/Senior Associate Director of Athletics supervises the Athletics Development team. Regular night and weekend work, attendance at athletics contests, and moderate travel may be required.
Essential Functions
Leads the continued and strategic growth of philanthropic revenue for the Department of Athletics through the expansion and integration of individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors across all Athletics portfolios.
Drives the prospect management and portfolio maintenance process for Athletics prospects concentrating on top-rated prospects in each giving tier. Implements regular reviews of giving dashboards and reports.
Ensures effective and efficient annual giving solicitation for Athletics Development efforts via direct mail, phone, email, crowdfunding, giving days, and volunteer activity.
Oversees the production and updating of gift proposals, solicitation letters, gift acknowledgments, social media appeals, and other Athletics development-related materials.
Maintains working relationships with Athletics department leadership, coaches, University trustees, and other key stakeholders. Attends Athletics senior staff and other meetings as directed by the AD.
Attends Alumni Relations staff and management team meetings as directed by the AVP AR. Directs the collaboration with DAUR in planning and executing cultivation, fundraising, and stewardship events; and works closely with the Alumni Relations team to plan and execute events in conjunction with games both in New York and throughout the U.S.
When appropriate, ensures that athletics has a meaningful presence at regional events, reunion events (Jubilee), and Homecoming.
Is an active leader during key athletic fundraising and donor cultivation opportunities/functions, including sporting events.
Partners with Planned Giving and other DAUR colleagues on blended gift efforts.
Ensures the team consistently exceeds the annual individual and overall fundraising targets.
Manages a portfolio of approximately 125 major gift donors/prospects.
Devises individual engagement strategies for each prospect in their pool with the goal of soliciting annual gifts and/or multi-year gift commitments at the $100,000 level , with specific solicitation goals to be determined in an annual goal-setting process.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Provides strategic leadership and supervises others who supervise. Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, makes compensation decisions and for managing strategic views at a high level.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business, or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of fundraising experience, preferably in Athletics fundraising, or equivalent; minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Capital campaign experience.
Proven track record of meeting fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success personally securing six- and seven-figure commitments.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Exceptional communication skills.
Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Models diplomacy, discretion, and resiliency.
Ability to promote collegiality among team members.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Keen eye for detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record for successfully translating strategic ideas into measurable results.
Familiarity with database and CRM tools (Ellucian CRM Advance, WebFocus, etc.).
Minimum Starting Salary $160,000
Maximum Starting Salary $180,000
Qualifications
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number A991P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 12/02/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000