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6/27/2008 8:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
June 27, 2008
DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Director of Major Gifts
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Contractual
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Major Gifts reports to the Associate AD for Major Gifts and is one of 14 full-time staff members in athletics development. This individual is responsible for developing key relationships with prospects and donors rated with a giving capacity of $50,000 or more. The successful candidate will have a visible role in the athletics development program, working as a member of the development team to meet or exceed the fund raising goals for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in Great Expectations: The Campaign for Maryland, the University's $1 billion fund raising effort. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has raised $68.5 million of the $133 million goal in the seven-year campaign for facility improvement, scholarships and special projects. Responsibilities include identifying prospects; creating and implementing cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies; managing a portfolio of 150-200 prospects and donors; serving as the lead staff person on various campaign components; developing supporting communications and marketing materials; and other duties as assigned. This position involves local and occasional out-of-state travel.
The University of Maryland is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and is a distinguished academic University focused on quality, discovery and impact. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the University of Maryland is located on a beautiful 1,580 acre campus eight miles north of Washington, D.C. and 30 miles south of Baltimore, MD. Columbia, Maryland, located just a short drive from the campus, was recently named fourth out of the "100 best places to live" in the United States by Money magazine. Nationally, Maryland is one of the most comprehensive athletic programs with 27 sports and an operational budget of approximately $54 million. Maryland Athletics has won 16 national championships since 1994 and was selected by US News & World Report as one of the Top 20 athletic programs in the country. The Development Office is located in the 440,000 sq. ft. Comcast Center, built in 2002. For additional information, please refer to our university website at www.maryland.edu and our athletic website at www.umterps.com.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required. Minimally five years of fundraising and/or other external related experience, with a proven record of achievement. Candidate must be a skilled presenter with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Basic computer literacy is required, with experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Paciolan preferred. High energy level and the ability to work athletics events on nights and weekends are required.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated hire date is September 1, 2008.
APPLICATION: For best consideration, nominations and applications may be submitted by sending cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: John Vengroski, Assistant Athletics Director for Human Resources, University of Maryland, 2609 Comcast Center, College Park, MD 20742. In addition, application materials may be faxed (301-314-7149) or e-mailed (terpjobs-athletics@umail.umd.edu).
The University of Maryland is an equal employment affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
