Hiring: Director of Development, Athletics Company: University of Cincinnati Foundation Location: Cincinnati, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 13:22:57 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 3-5 years of experience, with experience in college athletics strongly preferred. •5-7 years of fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 3-5 years of experience, with experience in college athletics strongly preferred. •7 years of fundraising experience, or advanced degree with 3-5 years of experience, with experience in college athletics strongly preferred. Required Skills: •Build and maintain an active portfolio of major gift ($100K+) prospects through a robust schedule of strategic interactions and personal visits within and outside the Cincinnati region. •Foster productive partnerships with Athletics staff and leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and close major gift donors. •Work collaboratively with UCF departments and fundraising specialists (prospect development, gift planning, corporate and foundation relations, and national programs) for the benefit of Athletics. •Collaborate across multiple disciplines, as needed, to enhance fundraising revenue and donor impact. •Ensure appropriate stewardship of gifts and donors. •Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation’s database. Qualifications: •Record of successful gift solicitation and closure. •Demonstrated capacity to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers and other constituencies in a professional manner. •Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel. •Strong oral and written communication skills. •Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner. •Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and database management. •A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati. Compensation: •$85,000 - $100,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!