Position Purpose

The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development is charged with strategic oversight of Dartmouth’s growing athletics fundraising and stewardship program. This new role will develop and execute a strategic plan to inspire new levels of engagement, commitment, and philanthropic support from alumni, parents, and friends, including growth in annual unrestricted, capital and endowment gifts to support Athletics priorities. This position is accountable for spearheading initiatives focused on Athletics fundraising and monitoring and reporting on progress toward goals. Critical to success will be working closely with Development fundraisers in Principal Gifts, Leadership Giving, Family Giving, the Dartmouth College Fund and key principals in the athletic department including the Athletics Director, athletics administration, coaches, and volunteers including members of the Dartmouth Athletics Advisory Board to develop and execute on strategies to ensure success in meeting athletics fundraising goals. Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 10+ years of relevant fundraising or development experience in educational fundraising, or the equivalent

Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing six and seven-figure gifts

Staff and volunteer management experience

Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities

Experience in the creation and marketing of gift opportunities

Maturity, intelligence, and professionalism that earn the respect of senior leadership, colleagues, volunteers and donors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adept at presenting complicated information

Highly collegial and service-oriented

Engaging personality and sense of humor

Well-refined organizational and project management skills combined with individual initiative, strong work ethic, and creative energy

Demonstrated negotiation skills and an understanding of prospect-centered fundraising combined with strategic planning experience

Ability to work both independently and as part of multiple teams

Strong attention to detail

Ability to travel, work nights, and weekends Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Athletic fundraising experience

Background in athletics and a demonstrated commitment to competitive excellence

Campaign experience

Experience working in a large, complex development operation

Experience raising leadership gift funds for special projects and programs

Experience motivating and inspiring others to perform

Strong executive communication skills (verbal/written) and ability to lead and work across the organization and interact/influence/negotiate effectively Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mariruth Graham Department Contact Phone Number mariruth.p.