Assistant Athletic Director of Development - Major Gifts
EXPIRED

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO

Posted Date: Oct 25, 2025

Expired Date: Nov 03, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    5+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
MWC (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

“This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)”

Duties and Responsibilities – Non CA

The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation seeks an Assistant Athletic Director of Development – Major Gifts to drive impactful philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Development, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for building and developing credible/sustainable relationships to generate financial support for the Air Force Athletics department through the discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors. Additionally, the Assistant Athletic Director is responsible for managing a team of up to three major gift officers. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Frontline Fundraising:

  1. Lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors, managing a dynamic portfolio to maximize philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics.
  2. Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans to secure major gifts of $25,000 and above for key priorities within the athletic department, including general fund, programmatic support for each of the 30 intercollegiate sport programs within Air Force Athletics, and collaborative fundraising projects with the United States Air Force Association and Foundation. 
  3. Organize and execute targeted donor engagement activities, such as personal visits, events, and recognition opportunities, to strengthen donor relationships and encourage ongoing support.
  4. Prepare compelling proposals and communications tailored to major gift prospects, ensuring alignment with donor interests and departmental goals.
  5. Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, gift agreements, and stewardship activities.
  6. Monitor fundraising progress, analyze results, and provide regular reports to leadership.
  7. Manage a portfolio of current premium seating purchasers for renewal and utilize donor engagement to promote new sales as appropriate.
Department History

United States Air Force Academy Development 2025–2026

Person Role

Tyler Boone

Associate AD - Development

K. Patrick Kosena

Departing
Assistant AD - Leadership Giving

Hannah Campbell

Assistant AD - Development

Ally Barth

Senior Director, Special Events and Blue & Silver Club

Brandy Lachocki

Director of Development Operations

Peyton Young

Director of Donor & Alumni Relations

Erin Carmody

Director of Development

United States Air Force Academy Development 2024–2025

Person Role

K. Patrick Kosena

Assistant AD - Leadership Giving

Hannah Campbell

Assistant AD - Development

Ally Barth

Senior Director, Special Events and Blue & Silver Club

Brandy Lachocki

Director of Development Operations

Erin Carmody

Director of Development

Peyton Young

Director of Donor & Alumni Relations

Nick Quinday

Director of Development

United States Air Force Academy Development 2023–2024

Person Role

Tim Mahan

Associate AD - Development

K. Patrick Kosena

Assistant AD - Leadership Giving

Hannah Campbell

Assistant AD - Development

Hunter Sickels

Senior Director of Development

Peyton Young

Assistant Director of Development

Nick Quinday

Assistant Director of Development

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