Position Overview
The Assistant Athletic Director/Development position will serve as a gift officer on behalf of the Athletic Department. This position will develop and manage a portfolio consisting of mid-major donors, major gift donors, and prospects. The primary focus will be on identifying new prospects, cultivating current/prospective donors, soliciting major gifts, and stewarding existing/new donors. This position will manage the Athletics Endowment Program and assist with management of the Butler Way Society.
Responsibilities
Fundraising
The Assistant Athletic Director/Development position will serve as a gift officer on behalf of the Athletic Department. This position will develop and manage a portfolio consisting of mid-major donors, major gift donors, and prospects. The primary focus will be on identifying new prospects, cultivating current/prospective donors, soliciting major gifts, and stewarding existing/new donors. This position will manage the Athletics Endowment Program and assist with management of the Butler Way Society.
Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 donors and prospects and work towards individual metric goals including visits, qualification/disqualifications, solicitations, and total dollars raised.
- Attend and have a presence at Athletics Department and Bulldog Club fundraising events including, but not limited to, Butler Basketball Tip-Off Party, Butler Way Society events, Corporate Golf Outing, Butler Golf Classic, Hall of Fame events, and Athletic Director’s Reception.
- Collaborate with Director of Development and Advancement events
team for planning and administration of Athletics Department and
Bulldog Club fundraising event.
- Bulldog Club lead for the Priority Points System
- Maintain full knowledge and history of the points system and provide answers and suggestions to any inquiries from current/prospective donors and season ticket holders.
- Work directly with Advancement Services on coordinating all priority point information and data.
- Serve as lead for Advancement staff when they receive questions about priority points, serving as a resource for all front-line fundraisers so they have a working knowledge of the priority points system to better assist University donors/prospects.
- Assist the Athletics Ticket Office in annual Select-A-Seat
event
- On gamedays, spend time in various hospitality areas (i.e.
Wildman Room, Efroymson Family Gym, Tony’s on 49th, Sellick Room,
and Terrace Tent) effectively using this time to cultivate
relationships with those donors/prospects in attendance.
- Cultivation and stewardship; attend away games and associated events (when applicable) to further relationships with assigned donors and prospects.
- Full understanding of the university’s alumni, donor, and
prospective donor database with the ability look-up data on
specific donors, run lists of gifts and data, as well as input
contact reports.
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years successful fundraising related (sales) experience
- Knowledge and understanding of philanthropy and fundraising principles
- Organizational skills; ability to multi-task/manage several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, strategic-thinking skills; willingness to take initiative and learn
- Experience working in intercollegiate, higher education, or non-profit fundraising
- Ability to communicate with donors and internal constituents both written and verbal
- Positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills along with strong customer service skills
- Proven ability to work autonomously, collaboratively and within a team structure
- Ability to execute face-to-face solicitations in support of organization’s mission
- Travel related to donor visits and events as needed
- Proficiency in software systems such as: MS Word, Office,
Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and fundraising CRM
systems
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience in an intercollegiate athletic department
preferred
Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays:
- 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
- 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
- Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
- Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
- Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
- Covers tuition only
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
- Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
- LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Free premium subscription to the Calm App
- Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
- Discount at the College Bookstore
- Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected category.