Major Gifts Manager (Annual Fund) (Athletics)

Major Gifts Manager (Annual Fund) (Athletics)

Posting Number

req22527

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

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Major Gifts Manager (Annual Fund) (Athletics)

Posting Number

req22527

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The principle objectives of this posiiton is to identify, cultivate relationships, forge partnerships, and increase awareness of the University's contributions. Steward strong relationships with key external groups to increase alumni, donors, government, local community and others on a daily basis.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors for the Athletic Department.

Manages and provides high level concierge service to a Paciolan donor portfolio and a Raiser's Edge portfolio.

Providing high level of support in stewardship and recognition efforts for annual fund donors.

Establish and effectively manage relationships with high-profile clients.

Provides ideas to leadership on policies, objectives, and plans for area of oversight.

Accountable for managing the planning, identification, and implementation of a coordinated program of fundraising activities.

Establishes goals and objectives and impacts unit with decisions that affect short and long term goals.

Attends events to involve and cultivate prospects, to maintain and grow support for Athletics while aligning with the strategic mission of the University.

Attends high profile events as a key representative for the Athletic Department to cultivate prospects, and strategically involve campus entities to ensure long term goals

Oversee and manage complex gift proposals to support innovative donor stewardship initiatives.

Provide donor stewardship and service in various markets and regions, relying on communication skills that influence leadership and work towards strategic goals for the department and institution.

Representing the department as a thoughtful leader who has extensive knowledge of cultivation.

Coordinate with other fund development and alumni relations staff both within the department and on campus.

Manage car program for the department, oversight of staff and dealerships relationships and partnerships .

Manage premium seating programs for donors, establishing policies that promote and increase revenue generation.

Key oversight and management of program budget and policies.

Supervisory duties include managing managers, hiring, performance review, training, and development of staff.

Coaches and develops staff to enhance leadership skills and expertise.

Leads team, projects, and programs for the department and oversees the work of staff.

Additional duties as assigned.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.

Demonstrated experience managing value added projects and strategic initiatives.

Strong organizational skills.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to problem solve and make decisions.

Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Dedication and motivation to imitate, lead and support value-added projects.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona position related rules and compliance.

Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priorities.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Minimum of 9 years of related work experience, including 5 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree.

Experience working for a Power 4 Conference.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

University Advancement

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$139,102 - $180,833

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

14

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$139102

Grade Range Midpoint

$180833

Grade Range Maximum

$222564

Career Stream and Level

M4

Job Family

Major Gifts

Job Function

University Advancement

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Mike Smith

Chief Development Officer

mikesmith@arizoa.edu

520-621-2043

Open Date

4/22/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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