Development Associate - Athletics

Lubbock

41629BR

Red Raider Club

Position Description

Qualify and cultivate current and prospective donors at the leadership annual giving level to identify donor interests and solicit meaningful gifts. Collaborate with Major Gift Officers to cultivate, solicit and steward prospects and donors while adhering to the prospect management system. Work is performed under moderate supervision with latitude for initiative.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University's strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assist with donor engagement and cultivation as a member of the external fundraising team.
• Build and maintain relationships with major donors through calls, regular communication, personal visits, and meaningful engagement opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of 75 qualified major gift prospects.
  • Identify additional prospects for potential major gift capacity and interest.
• Manage a portfolio of 75 qualified annual prospects.
• Discovery work to qualify, cultivate, and solicit individuals capable of making leadership annual giving gifts.
• High volume of daily touchpoints (email, phone calls, and visits) to help identify and engage leadership-level donors.
• Develop and implement retention strategies to upgrade donors.
• Participate in the execution of events and programs in support of fundraising activities.
• Other responsibilities include assisting with event hospitality, providing customer service (tickets and parking) to donors in portfolios when needed, and donor facility tours.
• Work closely with the Assistant Athletics Director on individual booster activity.

• Renew: Secure annual gifts from previous-year donors through stewardship and cultivation.
• Increase annual giving amounts from current donors.
• Guide donors from annual giving levels to major giving levels.
• 500 touchpoints - the summation of notes and contact reports submitted to the donor database
• 50 visits - face-to-face conversations.
• 5 Major Gift Donors Identified - identification of a major gift donor by either making a major gift or transferring a prospect to a major gift development professional.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus one year related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience equal to five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• A basic understanding of fundraising.
• 1 year of previous fundraising experience involving managing a major gift portfolio or equivalent professional experience in sales.
• Previous experience working in intercollegiate or professional athletics.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• The ability to take initiative, excellent time management, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently and participate in occasional evening and weekend activities.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Varies

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Development Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.