The Department of Athletics at the University of Maryland seeks a dynamic and creative Associate Director of Development to cultivate and solicit individual donors for Maryland Athletics and its initiatives and priorities Reporting to a Director of Development the candidates will apply knowledge and understanding of the University of Maryland and Maryland Athletics its traditions programs needs and priorities to the development process The Associate Director will represent Maryland Athletics to internal and external audiences while working with members of the university community to advance our mission They must be able to persuasively discuss Athletic Department needs and priorities with prospective donors and volunteers The Associate Director of Development will be assigned to support the major gift activities of Maryland Athletics andor programs and geographic areas inside and outside of the metropolitan Washington DC area The candidate will manage a portfolio of approximately 100 major gift prospects with the objective of discovering qualifying cultivating soliciting closing and stewarding major gifts from 50000 1M and developing a strong portfolio of supporters These individuals are expected to partner effectively with Athletic Department staff and leadership as well as coaches for fundraising strategy The Associate Director will monitor all prospect contacts in their assigned portfolio to ensure positive and purposeful prospect and donor relations They will organize assist with and attend programming and event activities for the Athletic Department and the university as appropriate The Associate Director may take on special fundraising projects as approved by the Director of Development Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 prospects cultivating soliciting and stewarding individual donors at the 50000 level and above Make a minimum of 10 12 prospect visits each month both locally and nationally Additional metrics including the number of solicitations per year and gifts closed per year will be determined annually The Associate Director will report to the Director of Development and work with them on donor strategies and fundraising goals They will attend and may facilitate in areas of expertise specialized training and professional development sessions with University Relations and Athletic Department staff This position requires time out of the office to meet with prospective donors and travel is expected for approximately 50 of the time Local and national travel are expected and some nights and weekends are required