Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Athletics at the University of Maryland seeks a dynamic and creative Assistant Director of Development to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives and priorities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the candidate will apply knowledge and understanding of the University of Maryland and Maryland Athletics, its traditions, programs, needs and priorities to the development process. The Assistant Director will represent Maryland Athletics to internal and external audiences while working with members of the university community to advance our mission. They must be able to persuasively discuss Athletic Department needs and priorities with prospective donors and volunteers. The Assistant Director of Development will be assigned to support the major gift activities of Maryland Athletics and/or programs and geographic areas inside and outside of the metropolitan Washington, DC, area. The candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects with the objective of discovering, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding gifts from $10,000 - $1M+ and developing a strong portfolio of supporters. These individuals are expected to partner effectively with Athletic Department staff and leadership as well as coaches for fundraising strategy. The Assistant Director will monitor all prospect contacts in their assigned portfolio to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations. They will organize, assist with, and attend programming and event activities for the Athletic Department and the university as appropriate. The Assistant Director may take on special fundraising projects as approved by the Senior Director of Development.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual donors at the $10,000 level and above. Make a minimum of 12-15 prospect visits each month, both locally and nationally. Additional metrics including the number of solicitations per year and gifts closed per year will be determined annually. The Assistant Director will report to the Senior Director of Development and work with them on donor strategies and fundraising goals. They will attend and may facilitate, in areas of expertise, specialized training and professional development sessions with University Relations and Athletic Department staff. This position requires time out of the office to meet with prospective donors and travel is expected for approximately 50% of the time. Local and national travel are expected and some nights and weekends are required.

Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to use standard office equipment and keyboards. Will be required to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Some travel will be required.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.

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Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Athletics at the University of Maryland seeks a dynamic and creative Assistant Director of Development to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives and priorities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the candidate will apply knowledge and understanding of the University of Maryland and Maryland Athletics, its traditions, programs, needs and priorities to the development process. The Assistant Director will represent Maryland Athletics to internal and external audiences while working with members of the university community to advance our mission. They must be able to persuasively discuss Athletic Department needs and priorities with prospective donors and volunteers. The Assistant Director of Development will be assigned to support the major gift activities of Maryland Athletics and/or programs and geographic areas inside and outside of the metropolitan Washington, DC, area. The candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects with the objective of discovering, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, closing and stewarding gifts from $10,000 - $1M+ and developing a strong portfolio of supporters. These individuals are expected to partner effectively with Athletic Department staff and leadership as well as coaches for fundraising strategy. The Assistant Director will monitor all prospect contacts in their assigned portfolio to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations. They will organize, assist with, and attend programming and event activities for the Athletic Department and the university as appropriate. The Assistant Director may take on special fundraising projects as approved by the Senior Director of Development.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 prospects, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual donors at the $10,000 level and above. Make a minimum of 12-15 prospect visits each month, both locally and nationally. Additional metrics including the number of solicitations per year and gifts closed per year will be determined annually. The Assistant Director will report to the Senior Director of Development and work with them on donor strategies and fundraising goals. They will attend and may facilitate, in areas of expertise, specialized training and professional development sessions with University Relations and Athletic Department staff. This position requires time out of the office to meet with prospective donors and travel is expected for approximately 50% of the time. Local and national travel are expected and some nights and weekends are required.

Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to use standard office equipment and keyboards. Will be required to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Some travel will be required.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional development, fundraising or external relations experience.

Other: The position may or may not involve supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of advancement, donor, or alumni relations policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in problem solving and strategic planning.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Ability to interact with donors and senior-level executives and administrators required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks and strong adherence to deadlines required.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter

 

Best Consideration Date: 7/30/2025

 

Posting Close Date: NA

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPUR-SCU Development

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$73,078-$75,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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