Director

Company: NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Premium Seating and Membership The Director of Premium Seating and Membership reports to the Executive Director and oversees the sales and service efforts for athletic premium seating areas as well assisting with the annual giving and membership growth initiatives for the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation (RCAF). This position will also attend and assist with athletics department games/events, donor events and other department functions as assigned. Will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends throughout the year, as well as travel occasionally. -Serve as a full-time fundraiser focused on securing leadership annual gifts ranging from $500 to $10,000 -Oversee the sales and service efforts for the premium seating areas (suites, loge boxes, club seats, and/or patio boxes) at Louisiana Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball -Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, develop effective moves management strategies, and lead prospects through the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship cycle -Work with Operational Review (University legal counsel) to create, collect, and maintain database of premium seating contracts and addendums -Research and implement industry best practices to create and execute leadership annual giving, membership programs, and premium seating sales strategies -Make phone calls and other introductory contacts to secure appointments with prospects in order to solicit annual gifts and premium seating commitments to the RCAF -Develop key donor segment programs and initiatives to secure new donors and renewals at the leadership annual giving level -Focus on annual giving initiatives designed to secure renewals and reengage lapsed donors -Collaborate with the Director of Annual Giving to develop and implement donor programs such as the recent grad program and former student-athlete initiatives aimed to increase Annual Fund dollars -Assist the Director of Annual Giving with sales of all donor ticket, parking, and tailgating/RV -Serve as staff liaison with RCAF Board of Directors sub-committee(s) and assist with other volunteer fundraising efforts as assigned -Enter contact reports and proposals into the Development system in a timely fashion -Maintain accuracy of records through entering contact reports and providing updates to donor database; following data policies and guidelines for requesting reports and use of data -Work with Executive Director to set individual performance goals and priorities annually -Actively participate in RCAF and Office of Development staff meetings and retreats -Other duties as assigned -Excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills
-Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills
-Ability to build/maintain relationships and solicit gifts
-Capable of crafting professional documentation
-Task-oriented and self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines and work independently or as part of a team
-Ability to both prioritize given assignments and multi-task effectively
-Ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment and decision making
-Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion - A Bachelor's degree is required, Master's preferred
- 2-4 years of experience, with a preference given to a background in fundraising or sales
- A strong affinity toward and understanding of intercollegiate athletics, including an interest in enhancing the student-athlete experience through philanthropy
- Knowledge of NCAA rule and regulations preferred Internal Number: req1283 About University of Louisiana at Lafayette The mission of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is to offer exceptional education informed by diverse world views striving to develop innovative leaders who advance knowledge. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accredits the University, which offers undergraduates and graduates degrees in the arts, sciences, and professional programs. The University is a public research university with high research activity, an enrollment of over 18,000 students and 800 faculty members. UL Lafayette is the largest of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University offers degree programs in 55 undergraduate disciplines, 15 post-bachelor certificates, seven graduate certificates, the master's degree in 28 disciplines and the doctorate in 10 disciplines. Additional information about the University is available on the University webpage at http://louisiana.edu./Located midway between New Orleans and Houston, Lafayette is the heart of Louisiana's Acadian-Creole region. The city of over 126,000 is part of the Lafayette-Acadiana area, which has a total population of 616,000 and is one of Louisiana's fastest-growing metropolitan area ... Show more

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