Director, Development For Athletics And Associate Athletic Director

Serving as a key member of both the University Advancement and Athletic Department leadership teams, the Director, Development for Athletics and Associate Athletic Director (Director) is a pivotal role responsible for driving major gift fundraising efforts to support the University's athletic programs.

The Director will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in close collaboration with university advancement and athletic leadership to enhance La Salle's athletic programs and the overall experience of student-athletes through targeted fundraising efforts that support academic success, well-being, and competitive excellence.

In their capacity as a frontline fundraiser, the Director will personally manage a portfolio of ~75 select major gift prospects, including alumni, friends, and parents with a focus on raising gifts at the $100K-$1M+ level. This will require designing cultivation and solicitation strategies with an eye towards a high level of engagement from this constituent group, which will involve creating meaningful and substantive engagement opportunities that deepen and enhance the donor experience with La Salle, strategically involving constituents in special programs and events and connecting them to other university leaders and supporters.