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ASSOCIATE MANAGER-ATHLETICS ANNUAL GIVING

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$47K - $65K/yr

This role will oversee donor/prospect events and some athletic operations such as premium ... This position will report to the Senior Director of Development- Athletics. Position is hybrid ...

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CredentialsRelevant experience, certifications in sports management or operationsFacility management certifications, safety training
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Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, professional sports teams, sports organizationsRecreation centers, sports clubs, school facilities
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ASSOCIATE MANAGER-ATHLETICS ANNUAL GIVING

ASSOCIATE MANAGER-ATHLETICS ANNUAL GIVING

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tampa, FL • Hybrid

$47K - $65K/yr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

University Of Alabama At Birmingham rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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215th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

 ASSOCIATE MANAGER - DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Associate Manager of Development Operations in the Office of Advancement with the UAB Athletics Annual Giving team. This position is responsible for external communication to donors and managing social media accounts. This role will oversee donor/prospect events and some athletic operations such as premium hospitality. The Associate Manager will manage stewardship execution for the Blazer Boosters office and may also be responsible for gift and ticket accounting and reconciliation.
This position will report to the Senior Director of Development- Athletics.
Position is hybrid-eligible after the probationary period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 
1.    Sending and tracking all Blazer Boosters' outbound Communications. Design and construct the Action and Impact Report.  Manage and grow all Blazer Booster social media accounts.
2.    Management of the Blazer Boosters stewardship plan and oversight of stewardship inventory.
3.    Manage all Blazer Boosters engagement and stewardship events. Manage premium hospitality operations and special events, including the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
4.    Gift and ticket accounting and reconciliation.
5.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Pay Range: $47,665 - $65,000
 

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, or a related field and one (1) year of fundraising or related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Preferred Requirements: 
    2 years of fundraising or equivalent experience
    After-hours work and travel required

Preferred Additional Qualifications:
    Ability to work competently and accurately within Salesforce/CRM 
    Project management skills
    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
    Time management skills
    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively
    General knowledge of fundraising techniques (qualifying, asks, objections, messaging) 
    Networking 
    Stakeholder management (status, prospects lists, communications, etc.) 
    Presentation skills 
    Budget management 101 

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the heartbeat of Birmingham and an integral medical leader in the Southeast. The Birmingham campus is within walking distance of some of the best parks, entertainment, and dining in the region. UAB's three regional campuses expand their academic reach and responsibilities in addition to educating physicians in rural and underserved areas of the state. UAB is experiencing major and sustained investment and growth, due both to its exceptional research faculty and its culture of collaboration. Through concerted and strategic investments in its clinical and research enterprise, UAB has undergone an amazing transformation in the past five years and has strengthened its status and reputation as a leader in medical training, biomedical discovery, innovation, and patient care.

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10,000+ Employees

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Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

1859

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