Development Officer II (Associate Director, Fundraising & Partnerships)

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107423

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107423

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant fund raising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 7 Salaried

Position Description:

The Development Officer II (Associate Director, Fundraising & Partnerships) will support revenue generation efforts through corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, NIL fundraising, and premium seating sales. This position will assist in cultivating and managing relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community organizations to enhance financial support for Louisville Athletics. The ideal candidate is a motivated, relationship-driven professional with a strong understanding of fundraising and sales strategies.

The Associate Director, Fundraising & Partnerships will be required to work a non-standard work week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel, and must be able to attend and work all home Football and Men's Basketball games.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in implementing fundraising strategies across NIL, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, and premium seating to generate new revenue.

• Oversee a portfolio of donors and corporate partners, building relationships to secure new major gifts, fulfill pledged commitments, and renew season tickets and donations for men's basketball and football.

• Secure new commitments for premium seating at the KFC Yum! Center and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, including suites, floor seats, premium boxes, and club seats.

• Support high-level donor cultivation, stewardship efforts, and special events.

• Assist with Cardinal Athletic Fund special projects and initiatives as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of previous work experience in fundraising or sales within collegiate athletics.

• Master’s Degree in a related field.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM database.

• Proficiency in Ticketmaster, Archtics Ticketing System.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work a non-standard work week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel. Must be able to attend and work all home Football and Men's Basketball games.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

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