Senior Director or Asst. Athletic Director, Principal Giving (Bulldog Club)
EXPIRED

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Posted Date: Jul 12, 2025

Expired Date: Jul 30, 2025

QUALIFICATION

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

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Athletic Director
Conference
SEC (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Position Function:

Serving as Senior Director of Principle Giving of the Bulldog Club, this role will maintain a personal portfolio of leadership and principle gift prospects and assist in generating major gift solicitations for general athletic support and facility projects at Mississippi State University. Responsibilities include assisting in developing donor relationships, managing individual donor portfolios, identifying donor prospects, cultivating relationships, and donor stewardship. This position will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives.

Salary Grade : 16

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify, Cultivate, Solicit and Steward major and principal gift prospects and corporate sponsors for annual, capital, and endowment programs through the proper clearance process.
• Strategically assess funding from other sources including Corporations & Foundations
• Assist in the development of positive relationships with Athletic donors, coaches, and other units of the University and foster collaborative work amongst all parties.
• Assist in the solicitation of personal contact with current and prospective donors, prepare proposals and solicit prospects for major gifts to secure an annual goal.
• Assist with needs analysis with direct supervisor and athletic staff on a continual basis to establish development objectives.
• Assist with fundraising projects and assist in planning and directing special events for major gift donors and prospects.
• Assist with the development and maintain active portfolios of major gift prospects.
• Manages a large portfolio of potential major gift donors.

Department History

Mississippi State University Compliance 2024–2025

Person Role

Steve Smith

Senior Associate A.D./Compliance

Beth Hopper

Associate A.D./Compliance

Mary Holliman Lanphere

Assistant A.D./Compliance

Lexi McCartney

Departing
Assistant Director/Compliance

Olivia Thompson

Assistant Director/Compliance

Mississippi State University Development 2024–2025

Person Role

Bart Gregory

Assistant A.D./Bulldog Club

Chad Foote

Associate A.D./Principal Giving

Josh McCowan

Deputy A.D./Athletics Advancement

Ali Walker

Assistant A.D./Annual Giving

Jenna Lea Presley-Iupe

Assistant A.D./Bulldog Club Finance

Bo Hemphill

Executive Director/Strategic Ventures

Luke Jackson

Director/Annual Giving & Premium Seating

Terry Prentice

Deputy A.D. and General Manager/Student-Athlete Brand Services & Business Development

Mississippi State University Compliance 2023–2024

Person Role

Steve Smith

Senior Associate A.D./Compliance

Mary Holliman Lanphere

Assistant A.D./Compliance

Beth Hopper

Associate AD/Compliance

Lexi McCartney

Assistant Director/Compliance

Mississippi State University Development 2023–2024

Person Role

Bart Gregory

Assistant A.D./Annual Giving

Chad Foote

Associate A.D./Principal Giving

Josh McCowan

Deputy A.D./Athletics Advancement

Allie Ware

Assistant A.D./Development

Ali Walker

Assistant A.D./Annual Giving

Bo Hemphill

Executive Director/Strategic Ventures

Mike Richey

Executive Director of Principal Giving

Terry Prentice

Deputy A.D. and General Manager/Student-Athlete Brand Services & Business Development

Mississippi State University Compliance 2022–2023

Person Role

Bracky Brett

Senior Deputy A.D./Compliance

Mary Holliman Lanphere

Assistant A.D./Compliance

Steve Smith

Senior Associate AD/Compliance

Beth Hopper

Associate AD/Compliance

Lexi McCartney

Assistant Director/Compliance

Mississippi State University Development 2022–2023

Person Role

Bo Hemphill

Deputy A.D./Development

Bart Gregory

Assistant A.D./Annual Giving

Mike Richey

Executive Senior Associate A.D./Bulldog Club & Ticket Operations

Allie Ware

Assistant A.D./Development

Rob Jenkins

Associate A.D./Development

Alvin Franklin

Associate A.D./Development & Team Lead

Ali Walker

Assistant A.D./Annual Giving

Jenna Lea Presley-Iupe

Assistant A.D./Bulldog Club Finance

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