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Assistant Director For Development And Donor Experience
Position Number: 986305
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: $50,000 - $52,000
Position Type: Non-Faculty
Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional
Organizational Unit Overview
The Pirate Club (ECU Educational Foundation) serves as the official fundraising organization for East Carolina University Athletics. The Pirate Club supports student-athlete scholarships, facility enhancements, and programmatic needs while fostering strong relationships with alumni, donors, and fans.
Job Duties
Development & Donor Relations
Assist in executing annual fund strategies to grow membership and philanthropic support.
Support donor cultivation, engagement, and relationship management.
Maintain an assigned donor portfolio and assist with outreach efforts.
Support membership programs and donor engagement initiatives.
Events & Experience
Assist in planning and executing Pirate Club events and gameday experiences.Coordinate logistics with vendors, staff, and volunteers.Support revenue opportunities tied to events and experiences.
Assist with post-event reporting and evaluation.
Communication & Digital Engagement
Support communication strategies across email, website, and social media.
Assist in creating content for fundraising and engagement initiatives.
Support email campaigns, segmentation, and reporting.
Data & Analytics
Utilize systems such as Paciolan and CRM tools to support reporting.
Track KPIs related to membership, engagement, and revenue.
Assist with dashboards and performance reporting.
Operational Support
Assist with day-to-day operations and member services.
Support budgeting and financial tracking for events and programs.
Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
Minimum Education/Experience
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.
Additional Instructions To Applicant
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 05/13/2026
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93207
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Position Number: 986305
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: $50,000 - $52,000
Position Type: Non-Faculty
Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional
Organizational Unit Overview
The Pirate Club (ECU Educational Foundation) serves as the official fundraising organization for East Carolina University Athletics. The Pirate Club supports student-athlete scholarships, facility enhancements, and programmatic needs while fostering strong relationships with alumni, donors, and fans.
Job Duties
Development & Donor Relations
Assist in executing annual fund strategies to grow membership and philanthropic support.
Support donor cultivation, engagement, and relationship management.
Maintain an assigned donor portfolio and assist with outreach efforts.
Support membership programs and donor engagement initiatives.
Events & Experience
Assist in planning and executing Pirate Club events and gameday experiences.Coordinate logistics with vendors, staff, and volunteers.Support revenue opportunities tied to events and experiences.
Assist with post-event reporting and evaluation.
Communication & Digital Engagement
Support communication strategies across email, website, and social media.
Assist in creating content for fundraising and engagement initiatives.
Support email campaigns, segmentation, and reporting.
Data & Analytics
Utilize systems such as Paciolan and CRM tools to support reporting.
Track KPIs related to membership, engagement, and revenue.
Assist with dashboards and performance reporting.
Operational Support
Assist with day-to-day operations and member services.
Support budgeting and financial tracking for events and programs.
Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree· Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally; evening and weekend work required on occasion.
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- 1 years of experience in college athletics, fundraising, donor engagement or related field.
- Familiarity with membership-based organizations, priority point systems, or ticketing environments.
- Experience with CRM systems, email marketing platforms, or digital communications tools.
- Experience supporting events, sponsorships, or revenue-generating initiatives.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.
Additional Instructions To Applicant
- In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
- Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 05/13/2026
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93207
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Salary : $50,000 - $52,000