What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at Baylor Careers?
What We Are Looking For
The Director of Development serves in the Division of Athletics. The position will be apart of the Bear Foundation team for Baylor Athletics and serve as a gift officer with a primarily focus on leadership annual gifts.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Relationship building.
- Communication
- Portfolio management.
- Donor discovery, qualification, and solicitation strategies.
- Annual fund operations.
- Premium seating.
- Microsoft excel, Paciolan ticket systems, and salesforce experience preferred.
- Quality customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to excel in a team setting.
The Bear Foundation is the primary fundraising organization for Baylor Athletics and supports 500 plus student-athletes across all 19 intercollegiate sports. Our mission is to provide scholarship funds for Baylor's student-athletes and to support and promote the interest and welfare of Baylor Athletics.
The generosity of our Bear Foundation members helps offset the high cost of scholarships for Baylor student-athletes, along with many other costs associated with running an elite athletic program. From academics and athletic performance to spiritual growth and community involvement, your giving helps us in our mission of Preparing Champions for Life.
The department's ability to carry out the vision of Preparing Champions for Life hinges on a collective commitment to live by One Standard - to faithfully steward the authentic pursuit of competitive excellence through Christ. In upholding this standard, the department has committed to be in One Accord on six scripturally based operating principles and 18 associated core values.
We will do our serviceable and personal best - Ecclesiastes 9:10
Purpose | Perseverance | Preeminence
We will commit to principled innovation - Romans 12:2
Reflection | Aspiration | Advancement
We will master fundamentals and pursue excellence - Ephesians 2:10
Intent | Equip | Championships
We will treat one another with dignity and respect - Colossians 3:12-14
Service | Love | Truth
We will welcome vulnerability and accountability - Psalm 139:23-24
Inclusivity | Humility | Trust
We will make all decisions in accordance with governing regulations - Galatians 6:9
Virtue | Transparent | Vigilance
What will you do?
- Manage a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors ($10,000 ) with a goal to increase current donors and/or secure new donors
- Complete metrics centered around monthly visits, dollars and donors secured
- Manage the courtesy car program by working with car dealerships, coaches and staff and managing the daily operations
- Serve as the fundraising officer for multiple sport-specific excellence funds by working with coaches and staff to establish and execute an annual fundraising plan for each assigned sport
- Collaborate with other gift officers in the management, allocation and sales of premium ticket areas for football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball
- Serve as a gameday contact for a designated premium area of McLane Stadium
- Assist with fundraising operations as needed
Resource Development - Assist with the planning and execution of the Bear Foundation’s leadership annual giving program and is accountable for meeting or exceeding departmental and personal fundraising metrics. Primary focus will be on annual gifts of $10,000 - $49,999
Customer Service and Retention - Assist with customer service and retention efforts cultivating annual fund giving.
Operational - Provide event assistance.
Compliance - Maintain working knowledge of and adherence to all NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and institution rules and regulations and to communicate immediately any possible infractions of such rules and regulations to the Athletics Compliance staff.
Other Duties - Other program duties as requested by the Director of Athletics or the area head.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
Explore & Engage
Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
Salary : $10,000 - $49,999
