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Job description
Associate Athletic Director for Development and Strategic Partnerships
University of South Carolina Upstate • Spartanburg, SC
Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage a comprehensive revenue generation program through major gifts fundraising and corporate sponsorships for intercollegiate athletics.
Engage internally with university colleagues to cultivate corporate, foundation, individual, and alumni donors.
Partner with colleagues to identify, cultivate, and complete proposals and solicitations from prospective prospects, and provide follow‑up and stewardship on completed gifts.
Create innovative partnership, sponsorship, and NIL fundraising opportunities aligned with institutional values and athletics priorities.
Build and maintain strong connections with corporate partners, donors, alumni, community leaders, campus partners, and NIL‑related supporters.
Represent the athletics department at university, community, alumni, donor, corporate, and NIL events, ensuring all commitments are fulfilled professionally and accurately.
Meet process performance goals set by the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, including personal visits, prospect identification, qualification, and solicitation with focus on gift closures.
Solicit prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with the VCUA and AD; document solicitations in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT.
Collaborate with the advancement team across disciplines on donor strategies; develop annual plan of work with fundraising and stewardship strategies and prospect research.
Prepare required reports and information as requested.
Accept and implement other assignments as directed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field and 2 or more years of job‑related experience (or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience).
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Successful background check required.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database.
Graduate degree.
Experience in NCAA Division I, II, or III athletics, professional sports, collegiate athletics development, or a comparable revenue‑focused environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and methods for planning and conducting comprehensive corporate and foundation philanthropy fundraising programs.
Track record of visiting and qualifying donors and prospects.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses, and the general public.
Outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.
Effective computer experience, including database operation and word‑processing.
Salary
$76,904 – $84,000; salary commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
spartanburg, SC, 29302, US
Who can apply
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