Posted Date: Mar 12, 2025
Expired Date: Mar 15, 2025About University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation
Established in 2003, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, exists to raise philanthropic funds in support of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s mission and highest aspirations. Located on the Amherst campus and wholly dedicated to supporting the University’s mission, UMAF is a separately governed nonprofit organization with its own health, wellness, and retirement benefits. UMAF serves the University of Massachusetts Amherst community by serving as a best practices resource for fundraising strategy and implementation.
About the role
The Development Associate (Athletics) is responsible for leading and implementing a comprehensive Athletics Department Office constituent engagement and stewardship program. The position will also be responsible for several different aspects of fundraising activity including UMass Gives, alumni student-athlete involvement, select sport-specific giving and marketing and communication efforts for the Minutemen Club. This role will be involved with the day-to-day management of partnership with the UMass Amherst Foundation Advancement Services Office.
_ Location _: This is a full-time hybrid position and is open to employees in select US states: Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
What you'll do
Constituent Engagement and Donor Relations/Stewardship
About University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation
Established in 2003, the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF), a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, exists to raise philanthropic funds in support of the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s mission and highest aspirations. Located on the Amherst campus and wholly dedicated to supporting the University’s mission, UMAF is a separately governed nonprofit organization with its own health, wellness, and retirement benefits. UMAF serves the University of Massachusetts Amherst community by serving as a best practices resource for fundraising strategy and implementation.
About the role
The Development Associate (Athletics) is responsible for leading and implementing a comprehensive Athletics Department Office constituent engagement and stewardship program. The position will also be responsible for several different aspects of fundraising activity including UMass Gives, alumni student-athlete involvement, select sport-specific giving and marketing and communication efforts for the Minutemen Club. This role will be involved with the day-to-day management of partnership with the UMass Amherst Foundation Advancement Services Office.
_ Location _: This is a full-time hybrid position and is open to employees in select US states: Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
What you'll do
Constituent Engagement and Donor Relations/Stewardship
Fundraising
Internal Operations
Other Duties as Assigned (10%)
● UMAF is building and growing, and this position will support those efforts with other duties and projects as assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
Note: We’re passionate about building a diverse team. If your experience is close, but not an exact match, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms, and skills are transferable. We know that diverse teams make better decisions and deliver better results, which is why we’re committed to adding new perspectives and encourage everyone to apply.
BENEFITS
Proposed Annual Salary Range:
$60,000 - $65,000
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
At the UMass Amherst Foundation, we understand the value that diversity, equity, and inclusion bring to our workplace, our constituents, and our community. View our DEI Statement here
We welcome and value diversity in all its forms and recognize that a diverse and inclusive team strengthens our work and advances our mission. We recognize that the benefits of a diverse team are fully realized when people of all races, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, cultural heritages and nationalities; educational backgrounds; religious and political beliefs; sexual orientations; abilities; and socioeconomic and veteran status are valued, respected, and included at every level. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact careers@uma-foundation.org to request accommodation.
OUR VALUES (S.T.E.W.A.R.D.S)
UMAF is committed to building a team with these shared values:
Service : We focus on the needs of others above ourselves and support our colleagues when they need help.
Trust, Transparency, and Teamwork: We value honesty, trustworthiness, and open communication. Our colleagues can count on us for support.
Excellence: We pursue excellence in all that we do – each time, and learn and grow as a team.
Wellness : Our work culture provides flexibility and empowers individuals.
Accountability : We accept full responsibility for our decisions, actions, and results.
Respect: We respect each other and celebrate our different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
Donor-Centric: We find intersections between donor’s experiences and values, and our organization’s priorities and funding needs.
Synergy: We connect, communicate, and collaborate within teams, and across functions to enhance our effectiveness and impact.
Questions regarding the position or anything else related to careers with UMAF may be directed to the People & Culture team at careers@uma-foundation.org
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Drew St. Aubin |
Senior Executive Director of Development/Chief Development Officer |
Donald McIver, Jr. |
Director of Development |
Ryan Boudway |
Director of Development |
Kristi Lawless |
Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving |
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Jillian Jakuba |
Director of Communications |
Jay Burnham |
Director of Broadcasting |
Riley Ubben |
Director of Graphic Design & Social Media |
Chris Remick |
Associate Director of Communications (WBB, MSOC, SB, M/W Track) |
Samuel Allard |
Associate Director of Communications (MBB, FH, WLAX, Website) |
Hana Johnson |
Assistant Director (FB 2nd, WSOC, S&D, BASE, TEN) |
Person | Role |
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Mike Minyard |
Senior Associate AD for Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience |
Chris Tucci |
Associate Athletic Director for Creative & Digital Strategy |
Shanlea Kernen Departing
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Assistant Athletics Director – Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience |
Jason Germain |
Director of UMass Athletic Events & Fan Engagement |
Jared Draney |
Assistant Director of Creative Services |
Person | Role |
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Ryan Boudway |
Director Development |
Drew St. Aubin |
Senior Executive Director of Development/Chief Development Officer |
Kristi Lawless |
Assistant Director, Leadership Annual Giving |
Person | Role |
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Dan Colleran |
Associate AD for Communications & Broadcasting |
Jillian Jakuba |
Director of Communications |
Jay Burnham |
Director of Broadcasting |
Riley Ubben |
Director of Communications |
Samuel Allard |
Associate Director Of Communications (MBB, FH, Softball) |
Hana Johnson |
Assistant Director (FB 2nd, WSOC, S&D, BASE, TEN, WBB 2nd) |
Person | Role |
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Chris Tucci |
Associate Athletic Director For Creative & Digital Strategy |
Jason Germain |
Director Of UMass Athletic Events & Fan Engagement |
Shanlea Kernen |
Assistant Athletics Director – Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience |
![]() Jacob Prail |
Assistant Director |
Jared Draney |
Assistant Director Of Creative Services |
Person | Role |
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David Biancamano |
Deputy Athletic Director for Advancement |
Ryan Boudway |
Assistant AD/Development |
Jason Germain |
Director of Special Events & Constituent Relations |
Kristi Lawless |
Director of Annual Fund and Communications - Athletics Development |
Person | Role |
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Dan Colleran |
Associate AD for Communications & Broadcasting |
Jillian Jakuba |
Director of Communications |
Jay Burnham |
Director of Broadcasting |
Riley Ubben |
Director of Communications |
Hana Johnson |
Assistant Director (WBB, FH, TEN, BASE, 2nd FB) |
Person | Role |
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Chris Tucci |
Assistant AD - Marketing, Creative & Digital Strategy |
Shanlea Kernen |
Assistant Athletics Director – Marketing, Sales & Fan Experience |
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Assistant Director, Sales & Fan Experience |
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