Position Number: 001273 Department: Athletics (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Director of Annual Giving provides overall strategy, leadership, and direction for the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation’s annual giving program. The Director oversees the comprehensive strategy and implementation of all annual fund activities. The Director manages all aspects of annual giving while maintaining a portfolio of donors and will work to grow membership. The Director will also serve as a development liaison to a limited number of sports programs. The Director takes direction from the Chief Operating Officer and works in close partnership with the Executive Director, providing leadership to an Assistant Director of Annual Giving. The Director will also work closely with the Athletic Foundation’s Event/Stewardship Coordinator to appropriately acknowledge annual fund donors. Minimum Experience / Education: + Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of fundraising experience + Ability to set goals and priorities, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability. + Proven success in building productive, long-term relationships with donors, prospects, coaches and former student-athletes + Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills + Ability to work independently and multi-task in an ever-changing environment + Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays + Strong organizational and analytical skills Preferred Education Skills and Experience: + Master’s degree and 5 years of fundraising experience in a Division I athletics program + Minimum one year experience in a lead annual fund/sales role + Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategic decisions + Knowledge of fundraising techniques, principles, and evolving priorities + Proven success in fundraising specifically substantial growth of an annual fund program + Working knowledge of Paciolan and Microsoft Office Suite programs