Details

Posted: 14-Jan-25

Location: Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Operations Operations - Development Operations - Membership Coordinator

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Gardner-Webb University is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to become the next Director of the Bulldog Club and Sponsorship Programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Advancement, the Director will be responsible for increasing Bulldog Club membership and securing philanthropic gifts from the university’s 37,000 alumni, community friends, and corporate partners. The Director will play a crucial role in supporting Gardner-Webb’s student-athletes who compete in 22 NCAA Division-I sports, with key responsibilities including the management of the Bulldog Club Membership program and the development of strategic sponsorship programs.

The Director will:

•Understand and demonstrate a clear commitment to helping build championship athletic programs at a growth-oriented, private Christian university.

•Design, lead, and implement fundraising strategies that increase support from alumni, parents, faculty/staff, students, and friends of Gardner-Webb.

•Oversee the planning of Bulldog Club events, including home-game receptions and away event tailgates (travel required).

•Facilitate the recruitment and deployment of the Bulldog Club Board.

•Manage the membership structure, including fulfillment of Bulldog Club benefits. Through this process, this director should ensure that membership structure meets industry standards and creates positive results.

•Ensure quality stewardship and communication for members at all levels of giving.

•Partner with local businesses to create win-win sponsorship scenarios that strengthen the Bulldog network.

•Ensure accurate documentation and timely fulfilment of all sponsorship agreements.

•Represent the university positively and professionally as a public ambassador.

•Support the mission and values of the university.

•Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Advancement.

At least two years of full-time professional experience working in Advancement or a similar profession, with priority given to experience in Athletics. Experience working in a results-driven environment and meeting quantitative goals. Appetite and enthusiasm for high-volume discovery work and cold calls Exemplary oral and written communications skills Strong organizational skills with a focus for detail

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