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How much do weekend athletic fundraising jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend athletic fundraising in Raleigh, NC is $62,346.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $74,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Weekend Athletic Fundraising?

To excel in Weekend Athletic Fundraising, you need strong organizational abilities, event coordination experience, and a background in fundraising or nonprofit management. Familiarity with donor management software, online fundraising platforms, and event planning tools is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and enthusiasm make candidates stand out in building relationships and motivating volunteers. These skills ensure successful event execution, effective donor engagement, and maximized fundraising results during high-impact weekends.

What are some common challenges faced in a Weekend Athletic Fundraising role, and how can I prepare for them?

One of the main challenges in Weekend Athletic Fundraising is balancing logistics and engagement, as events often occur outside standard work hours and require coordination with athletes, volunteers, and donors. You may face unpredictable weather, last-minute changes, and the need to motivate teams while maintaining high energy throughout the weekend. Preparing by developing strong organizational skills, learning to adapt to changing circumstances, and building rapport with team members and supporters can help you succeed. Effective communication and time management are also crucial for ensuring smooth event execution and maximizing fundraising results.

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FT Staff: Athletics Director

Shaw University

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Are you adept at motivating coaches in achieving championship quality teams? If so, Shaw University wants you! Shaw University is looking for its next championship-quality Athletics Director. Reporting to the Office of the President, The Athletic Director: (1) provides visionary leadership, strategic planning and policy development for the athletics program; (2) maintains an athletics program that is committed to the university's mission and strategic priorities; (3) works with Institutional Advancement to raise funds for the athletic department; (4) administers the overall athletic budget; (5) recruits and manages the coaching staff; and (5) ensure compliance with all university, national association and conference policies, rules, and regulations. The director also collaborates with student administrative offices and Admissions on the recruitment and retention of student-athletes and with University Affairs and the media on publicity and reporting of athletic events and results. Frequent nights and weekend work and in-season travel required.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Selects and retains qualified subordinate personnel to ensure the provision of quality-efficient
    external/internal customer satisfaction through ongoing support, training, supervision, coaching,
    counseling, and performance review.
  • Administers and directly oversees the financial operations of the athletic department. Formulates budget guidelines, approves budget appropriations for each area of sports and monitors compliance with the budget as approved by the University Board.
  • Coordinating with Institutional Advancement, responsible for the development of a comprehensive fundraising plan incorporating both operational and capital fundraising initiatives. Develops and implements strategies for promoting annual giving, gifts, and special gifts in coordination; maintain a prospect list of all potential donors; identifies and cultivates donors of major gifts; organizes, coordinates and oversees fundraising activities in support of individual sports and departmental objectives (e.g., banquets and other social days).
  • Assists the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) in investigating all cases where a violation has or may have occurred. Consults with the FAR for interpretation of applicable rules and clarifies conflicts of opinion with the President of the University.
  • Serves as the primary spokesperson for the Department, promoting the philosophy of the intercollegiate athletics program with faculty, staff, students, alumni, sports media, and the general public during public relations opportunities.
  • Provides supervision and control over the marketing and promotions functions.
  • Approves requests for athletic scholarship awards.
  • Coordinates activities/communication within the CIAA conference and NCAA.
  • Helps coaches in the arranging of athletic schedules, then approves athletic schedules and presents them to the Events Committee for publicity and institutional coordination.
  • Oversees the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the Athletic Department's
    goals and objectives.
  • Work with the University's Title IX officer and Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance to ensure compliance with Title IX guidelines
  • Assist or advises coaches with problems specifically related to the implementation of their sport.
  • Creates and maintains good public relations with prospective Student-Athletes, parents, spectators, news
    media, sales representatives, financial donors, persons from opposing schools, local churches and the
  • Establishes various policies for operational procedures in conjunction with the leadership team.
  • Supervising grant-in-aid distribution for all sports and supervising process of initial and annual
    renewal/non-renewal of athletic grants-in-aid.
  • Attends national, regional and conference meetings, as the spokesperson for the athletic program.
  • Other duties as assigned. Note: This job description is not intended to provide all duties that may be required of the position, as other duties may be required of this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees, including the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance/SWA, and All Active Coaching Staff; carries out supervisory responsibilities by following the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required; Master's preferred.
  • Ten years demonstrated extensive and successful experience in Athletics, higher education
    administration and management.
  • Five years of successful supervisory/management experience, preferably in higher education
  • Demonstrated experience is the accreditation standards in higher education.
  • Demonstrated fundraising & development for both operational & capital needs.
  • Budget management.
  • Visionary and forward-thinking problem-solver.
  • High business and personal ethical standards.
  • Demonstrated calm; thoughtful under pressure.
  • Legally operate an automobile in the State of North Carolina.

Other Competencies
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence are critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must have a valid driver's license with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English.
Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.
Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and
hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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