Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005389P Position Title Associate Athletic Director, Development Division/College University Foundation Department University Development Location Moscow, Boise Posting Context Statement
The Associate Athletic Director for Development is a key leadership position within Idaho Athletics, partnering closely with members of the Athletics Department and the University of Idaho Foundation, to help shape the vision and direction of a growing athletics development program. This position will play a significant role in driving philanthropic support for transformational capital projects, student-athlete scholarships, and institutional NIL initiatives.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for increasing major gift opportunities. Specific responsibilities include management of assigned prospects with cultivation activities, face-to-face visits, proposal development, identification and solicitation of major gifts with an emphasis on gifts of $100,000 or more from individuals, corporations, commodity groups and foundations. This position is a key member of the college/unit fundraising team and works together to achieve fundraising goals for the college/unit and the university.
Duties may include:
Lead the development and execution of major gift solicitation strategies, including identifying prospects, building cultivation plans and making direct solicitations
Provide leadership and direction to the development team, including setting clear goals, managing performance and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment
Focus on securing gifts of $25,000 or higher
Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize fundraising strategies and tactics
Prepare regular reports and updates on fundraising activities, outcomes and projections for the executive team
Other duties as assigned
Positions at this level typically manage a portfolio of 100 or more major gift prospects and donors. They are expected to make at least 100 strategic moves and 20 solicitations of $25,000 or more. Each year, they are expected to have raised at least $1,500,000.
Four years in fundraising or related work experience such as high-level sales, marketing or constituent-based outreach
Working in an environment dependent on developing and maintaining positive relationships
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Additional Preferred
Master’s Degree
Experience with volunteer boards and committees
Familiarity with database computer systems and applications, preferably customer relationship management systems
Public relations or marketing experience
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Knowledge of development activities, preferably in higher education
Experience working in fundraising within an NCAA Division I Athletic Department
Extensive major gift fundraising experience
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $100,000 annually or higher, commensurate with experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 07/29/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is not offering Visa sponsorship. To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualificationsand current resume no later than Aug 12th. In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu
