Responsibilities

• Lead all Spider Athletic Fund Strategic Communications (60%)
• Be creative to tell the story of the Spider student-athlete experience and Spider Athletics
• Partner with Athletic Public Relations to ensure branding on all items related to external communications
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of the Spider Athletic Fund’s solicitation and stewardship strategies, including direct mail, email, social media, and other related items.
• Organize and manage stewardship for the Spider Athletic Fund (20%)
• Assist in managing and executing the plan for the Spider Athletic Fund stewardship chart, including the organization of all signature donor recognition events.
• Lead the Spider Athletic Fund’s acknowledgment process.
• Signature Events and Operations (20%)
• Lead all communications related to signature events
• Assist in the planning and preparation of event management and game operation efforts

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, along with the ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, in conjunction with a comfort level of working in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment
• Experience using Photoshop, InDesign, or other creative development software.
• Skill in use of personal computers, standard office software applications, and fundraising software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Valid driver’s license with a good 3-year driving history
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or other related field preferred.