Job Details

Development Associate, Athletics

Position Number: 7311721
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Development Associate, Athletics
Lubbock
45363BR
Red Raider Club

Position Description
Qualify and cultivate current and prospective donors at the leadership annual giving level to identify donor interests and solicit meaningful gifts. Collaborate with Major Gift Officers to cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors while adhering to the prospect management system. Work is performed under moderate supervision with latitude for initiative.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College
Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with various populations and demonstrated alignment with the University's strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

Assist with donor engagement and cultivation as a member of the external fundraising team.
Build and maintain relationships with major donors through calls, regular communication, personal visits, and meaningful engagement opportunities.
Manage a portfolio of 75 qualified major gift prospects.
- Identify additional prospects for potential major gift capacity and interest.
Manage a portfolio of 75 qualified annual prospects.
Discovery work to qualify, cultivate, and solicit individuals capable of making leadership annual giving gifts.
High volume of daily touchpoints (email, phone calls, and visits) to help identify and engage leadership-level donors.
Develop and implement retention strategies to upgrade donors.
Participate in the execution of events and programs in support of fundraising activities.
Other responsibilities include assisting with event hospitality, providing customer service (tickets and parking) to donors in portfolios when needed, and donor facility tours.
Work closely with the Assistant Athletics Director on individual booster activity.
Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.

Metrics:

The following metrics are set annually for these positions, and progress to date is reviewed quarterly.
Renew: Secure annual gifts from previous-year donors through stewardship and cultivation.
Increase annual giving amounts from current donors.
Guide donors from annual giving levels to major giving levels.
500 touchpoints - the summation of notes and contact reports submitted to the donor database
50 visits - face-to-face conversations.
5 Major Gift Donors Identified - identification of a major gift donor by either making a major gift or transferring a prospect to a major gift development professional.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years.

Preferred Qualifications

A basic understanding of fundraising.
1 year of previous fundraising experience involving managing a major gift portfolio or equivalent professional experience in sales.
Previous experience working in intercollegiate or professional athletics.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
The ability to take initiative, excellent time management, and multi-tasking skills.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently and participate in occasional evening and weekend activities.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.