Associate Director Athletic Major Gifts - 529665

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $62K - $81K 💻 Communications 🗓️ June 13th, 2026

CRM Blackbaud Rive

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Associate Director Athletic Major Gifts. This role involves identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective donors to support the fundraising efforts for the Crimson Tide Foundation and the Department of Athletics. The Associate Director works closely with other fundraisers to maximize gift potential and meets monthly revenue and productivity targets.

Highlights

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors including individuals, corporations, and foundations for athletics fundraising
Conduct in-person visits with new and previously unsolicited prospective donors
Solicit current gifts, pledges, and planned gifts
Collaborate with other athletic department fundraisers to maximize contributions
Meet monthly revenue and productivity goals
Required to travel locally and regionally and occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and meet age and driving record requirements
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with some experience; preferred qualifications include additional experience and knowledge of planned giving and CRM systems (Paciolan, Blackbaud)
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; self-motivated and results-oriented
Compensation range: $62,300 minimum to $81,000 midpoint (Salaried E10)