The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation seeks an Assistant Director of Development to further philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. This position will work in coordination with the Associate Athletic Director - Development on the strategic execution and management of a comprehensive annual giving program for Air Force Athletics.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Work as part of the Air Force Athletics fundraising team to drive philanthropic resources in support of Air Force Athletics programs and cadet-athletes.
• Actively work to grow Falcon Athletic Fund membership, increase donor retention and move current donors to higher giving levels.
• Assist in strategic planning and fulfillment of Annual Fund renewal processes and the Falcon Athletic Fund communication plan.
• Manage and execute events surrounding fundraising, cultivation and stewardship.
• Assist in donor hospitality for Football, Basketball and Hockey and play a critical role in all gameday fundraising activities.
• Assist in the development of solicitation strategies for all 27 sport programs with administrators and coaching staffs.
• Assist with the coordination of the A Night of Excellence auction event, Falcon Classic golf tournament, sport reunions, parent weekends and other special events.
• Manage a portfolio of annual fund prospects, exceed outreach, proposal and fundraising goals.
  • Bachelor’s degree in sport marketing, administration, management or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 1-3 years of related work experience in a Division I athletic development.
  • Track record of success and exceeding personal goal.
  • Team player that works cooperatively and collaboratively within a development team and with other business units.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, writing, customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays depending on work and game schedules.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work as part of a team and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understands and upholds standards befitting the USAFA and Air Force Athletics.

   

  Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and successfully pass a background investigation. Position is subject to random drug testing.

  The AFAAC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that supports and manages all of the Air Force Academy's athletics fundraising programs while also providing assistance with coaching, recruiting, ticketing, logistics and sports conference objectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.