Position Number: 004748 Department: Athletics (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Manage an active portfolio of 125-150 individuals capable of making commitments of $50k+. + Develop solicitation goals, objectives, and strategies for Athletic Foundation prospects. + Educate prospects and partners on changes in NIL and generate new leads for student-athletes through the identification and pursuit of NIL opportunities. + Serve as the primary NIL point of contact for internal and external constituents including donors, coaches, and corporate partners. + Collaborate on NIL initiatives with all appropriate Charlotte Athletics units including compliance, marketing, and sponsorships. + Research and benchmark college athletics NIL market, staying current with relevant trends and market conditions. + Provide appropriate stewardship and follow through once gifts are made. + Develop management strategies for all prospects and record all touchpoints in Paciolan immediately following each encounter. + Meet and exceed clearly defined monthly and quarterly fundraising metrics. + Attend fundraising events for the purpose of solicitation of gifts for the Athletic Foundation + Responsible for preparing and submitting all requested fundraising reports, statistics, and projections. + Assist in creating a comprehensive major gift strategy. Minimum Experience / Education: + Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of external experience in a Division I athletics program + Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts within a defined major gift program + Extensive fundraising campaign experience and proven track record of collaboration with university counterparts + Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills + Ability to work independently and multi-task in an ever-changing environment + Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to think strategically + Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays + Strong organizational and analytical skills Preferred Education Skills and Experience: + Master’s degree and 7 years of fundraising experience in a Division I athletics program + Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategic decisions + Proven history of management of a portfolio of prospects