Associate Athletic Director for Development

Responsibilities

• Lead Athletics fundraising strategy with an emphasis on major gifts, campaign priorities, and annual fundraising goals.
• Manage a personal portfolio of high-capacity prospects to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift opportunities.
• Develop individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies in partnership with Athletics leadership, coaches, and volunteers.
• Provide leadership and supervision for Athletics development staff, setting performance expectations and accountability for results.
• Collaborate with University Development to align Athletics fundraising with broader annual giving strategies and crowdfunding efforts.
• Prepare proposals, briefings, and donor correspondence to advance philanthropic commitments.
• Build and sustain relationships with alumni, parents, community leaders, corporations, and foundations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably in higher education or athletics.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Experience managing donor portfolios and leading campaign strategies.
• Experience supervising development professionals.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University fleet rules.
• Willingness to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Stockton campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Proven ability to move donors through the full fundraising cycle.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff and manage budgets.
• Excellent written, verbal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.

About the Company

University of the Pacific is a private university dedicated to student success and workforce diversity. We prioritize an inclusive environment that responds to the diverse socio-cultural forces of our community.