•Coordinates a program of fundraising activities designed to increase the number and level of major and principal gifts donors in coordination with the Chief Fundraising official for Athletics.

•Develops, proposes and executes strategies to involve campus leaders, alumni, friends, and volunteers to identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, and departmental prospects.

•Assists in researching, cultivating, and soliciting major gift prospects and ensures donors receive proper acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship.

•Responsible for assigned functions for the athletics endowment program.

•Assists with participating and developing strategic work plans for increasing the annual athletic fund organization’s donor base and giving levels.

•Participates in the development of a comprehensive plan for the annual fundraising campaign.

•Plans and coordinates special events and fundraising activities.

•Oversees the growth and development of the Planned Giving area of the department of intercollegiate athletics.

•Coordinates and communicates with the university’s development and alumni relations efforts on campus and other applicable constituency groups.

•Coordinates and records relevant donor contact information with the university’s Development Research and Prospect Management area.

•Prepares and/or directs the preparation of solicitation materials as needed for individual or corporate prospects.

•Performs other duties as assigned.