Department:
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R106603
Department:
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R106603
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience. Additional experience may not be used to offset the educational requirement. Grade 9 (Salaried).
Position Description:
The University of Louisville Athletic Department is seeking talented individuals to join our Cardinal Athletic Fund team in the position of Manager Development (Director of Fundraising & Partnerships). The Director of Fundraising & Partnerships will play a key role in driving revenue generation through corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, NIL fundraising, and premium seating sales. This position will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with key donors, corporate partners, and community organizations to support the financial sustainability of Louisville Athletics. The ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven professional with strong relationship management skills and a passion for fundraising.
This position will be required to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with some overnight out-of-state travel.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive new revenue across NIL, corporate partnerships, philanthropic giving, and premium seating.
Manage a portfolio of mid-to-high-level donors and corporate partners, cultivating relationships to secure five and six figure gifts.
Support the Assistant Athletic Director of Fundraising & Partnerships in the creation and negotiation of revenue-generating agreements, including corporate sponsorships, naming rights, NIL agreements, endowments, and premium seating packages.
Secure new commitments for premium seating at the KFC Yum! Center and L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, including suites, floor seats, premium boxes, club seats, etc.
Supervise full-time CAF staff as assigned, including Development Officer(s) I (Assistant Director, Fundraising & Partnerships) and Development Officer(s) II (Associate Director, Fundraising & Partnerships).
Develop and assist in high-level donor cultivation, stewardship, and special events.
Manage and/or assist with other Cardinal Athletic Fund special projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in a related field.
Five (5) years of relevant work experience in athletic fundraising or sales.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
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.
Apply NowPerson | Role |
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Michael Dudas |
Senior Associate AD/Development |
Megan Edwards Departing
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Associate AD/Development |
Alyssa Murphy |
Assistant AD/Student-Athlete Leadership & Development |
Diego Insuasty |
Assistant AD/Strategy & Innovation |
Ronee Baxter |
Director of Events and Premium Services |
Sean Kennedy |
Director of Development |
Jason Sucher |
Director/Business Development |
Duvante Lane |
Associate Director of Development |
Person | Role |
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Michael Dudas |
Senior Associate AD/Development |
Megan Edwards |
Associate AD/Development |
Zach Brooks |
Assistant AD/Capital Projects & Administration/Sport Administrator/M Soccer/M Golf/W Golf |
Alyssa Murphy |
Assistant AD/Student-Athlete Leadership & Development |
Rachael Cosgrove |
Assistant AD/Development/Sport Administrator/Field Hockey/Softball |
Diego Insuasty |
Assistant AD/Strategy & Innovation |
Ronee Baxter |
Director of Events and Premium Services |
Ryan Tuttle |
Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts |
Person | Role |
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Michael Dudas |
Senior Associate AD/Development |
Alyssa Murphy |
Assistant AD/Student-Athlete Leadership & Development |
Megan Edwards |
Assistant AD/Development |
Diego Insuasty |
Assistant AD/Strategy & Innovation |
Rachael Cosgrove |
Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts/Sport Administrator/Field Hockey/Softball |
Ronee Baxter |
Director of Events and Premium Services |
Zach Brooks |
Executive Director of Development, Operations/Sport Administrator/M Golf/W Golf |
Ryan Tuttle |
Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts |
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