This position will identify, assess, cultivate, and solicit annual, major, and planned gift for the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation's fundraising initiatives including capital campaigns, scholarships, endowments, and program support. This position will also provide enhancement fundraising for specified athletic programs and will support the annual fundraising efforts, including ticketing, parking and hospitality, special events and donor relations and stewardship efforts of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation ( ODAF ). This position will also be responsible for other duties as assigned, including but not limited to premium seating and Big Wheel Club.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or bachelor's degree with experience that equates to a master's degree. Considerable progressive experience in athletic development or related field. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the athletic fundraising objectives to all constituents through personal visits, direct mail campaigns and special events. Demonstrated annual and major gift fundraising success.

Preferred Qualifications
None.

Conditions of Employment
Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire.

Job Open Date
03/02/2021

Open Until Filled
No

Application Review Date
03/18/2021

Job Close Date
03/17/2021

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.



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