Details

Posted: 18-Dec-25

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Type: Full-time

Salary: 58000-65000

Categories:

Operations Operations - Development

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree

Additional Information:

2 openings available. “This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)”

The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation seeks a Director of Development to further the philanthropic support for Air Force Athletics. This position reports to the Associate Athletics Director – Development as a leadership giving officer for Air Force Athletics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Actively manage a portfolio of 150 donors and leadership giving prospects Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and prospects in accordance with the following annual goals: 150 in-person visits, 20 proposals of $25,000+ Manage a secondary portfolio of 100 premium seating purchasers and prospects Be a member of the premium seating team for all Air Force Athletics venues including the East Club, Blue & Silver Club, and South Endzone Club at Falcon Stadium Increase visibility and revenue generation for Air Force Athletics and the Falcon Athletic Fund through calls, visits, solicitations and stewardship of potential, new and existing members Assist with Night of Excellence Annual Fundraising Gala, Falcon Classic Golf Tournament, reunions and parent weekend. Support Athletic Department leadership and coaching staffs in areas of leadership giving, portfolio management, and premium seating. Always Represent Air Force Athletics professionally both internally and externally. Some travel required outside of regular office hours for donor visits and travel. Other duties as assigned by the Associate AD – Development

Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in sport marketing, administration, management or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.  2-4 years of related work experience in a Division I athletic development.  Team player that works cooperatively and collaboratively with other business units. Strong attention to detail, organizational, verbal, writing, customer service and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays depending on work and game schedules.  Strong time management, ability to stay focused through interruptions, thrives in team environment, strong analytic and interpersonal skills.  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work as part of a team and motivate staff/ volunteers in a fast-paced environment. Track record of exceeding fundraising goals. Understands and upholds standards befitting the USAFA and Air Force Athletic Department. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and successfully pass a background investigation. Position is subject to random drug testing. 

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