Associate Athletic Director, Advancement – Major Gifts- Athletics
EXPIRED

Hampton University

Hampton, VA

Posted Date: Jul 12, 2025

Expired Date: Jul 18, 2025

QUALIFICATION

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

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Athletic Director
Conference
Coastal (DI)
About the Job
Job Description

Associate Athletic Director, Advancement – Major Gifts- Athletics

Hampton University Staff

The Associate Athletic Director, Advancement – Major Gifts, is a senior leadership role within Hampton University Athletics, responsible for developing, managing, and executing a comprehensive major gift fundraising strategy. This position is focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects to secure significant philanthropic support for the athletic department’s priorities, including scholarships, facility enhancements, and programmatic initiatives. The Associate AD will work closely with the Director of Athletics, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement, university advancement leadership, coaches, and external stakeholders to achieve ambitious fundraising goals and elevate the profile of Hampton University Athletics.

Job Duties:

  • Lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects and donors, managing a dynamic portfolio to maximize philanthropic support for Hampton University Athletics.
  • Develop and implement strategic fundraising plans to secure major gifts ($25,000 and above) for key athletic department priorities, including scholarships, capital projects, and endowments.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Athletics, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Advancement, university advancement, coaches, and other internal partners to align fundraising efforts with departmental and institutional goals.
  • Organize and execute targeted donor engagement activities, including personal visits, events, and recognition opportunities to strengthen donor relationships and encourage continued support.
  • Prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and communications tailored to major gift prospects, ensuring alignment with donor interests and university priorities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, gift agreements, and stewardship activities using the university’s advancement database.
  • Monitor fundraising progress, analyze results, and provide regular reports to athletic and university leadership.
  • Represent Hampton University Athletics at university, community, and external events to enhance visibility and philanthropic engagement.
  • Supervise and mentor advancement staff or volunteers assigned.
Department History

Hampton University Senior Leadership 2024–2025

Person Role

Anthony Henderson Sr

Director of Athletics

Mimi Hill

Sr. Associate Athletic Director For Advancement

Joseph Walters

Deputy Director of Athletics, External Affairs/Chief Revenue Officer

Renia Edwards

Departing
Deputy Director of Athletics, Senior Woman Administrator

Hampton University Development 2024–2025

Person Role

Mimi Hill

Sr. Associate Athletic Director For Advancement

Hampton University Senior Leadership 2023–2024

Person Role

Anthony Henderson Sr

Director of Athletics

Vaughan Moss

Deputy Athletics Director for External Operations

Ahsaki Black

Deputy Director of Athletics for Internal Affairs/Chief Financial Officer

Renia Edwards

Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator

Hampton University Development 2023–2024

Person Role

Joseph Walters

Associate Athletics Director for Advancement

Hampton University Senior Leadership 2022–2023

Person Role

Anthony Henderson Sr

Director of Athletics

Hampton University Development 2022–2023

Person Role

Don Rose

Director of Operations/HOPE Program/Tennis Contact

Joseph Walters

Director of Athletic Development and Hampton Nation

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