Director of Development Position - Athletics

[Harry]

jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63001   

UNT competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and C-USA. North Texas' athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with North Texas Athletics. Also, to provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and in competition.  
 

The Athletics Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Director of Development to join our team.

This position will be responsible for securing private support for the University's athletic programs through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, with an emphasis on annual fund gifts. Position will work within the Denton community, as well as the entire DFW Metroplex to enhance the image of the athletic department and university by continual assistance in interdepartmental networking and relationship building.

List of Key Activities:
* Primary focus will be on the development of relationships with UNT alumni and other donors, specifically targeting gifts in the $1K to $10K range.
* Leverage all available University and Athletic Department resources and assets (i.e. tickets, premium seating, parking, event attendance, etc.) to identify, cultivate, and solicit fundraising support.
* Manage a portfolio of Mean Green Club annual fund donors.
* Assist in the development and implementation of strategy to grow membership for the Mean Green Club.
* Oversee all Mean Green hospitality and special events for the department.
* Maintain the MGC website and develop strategic initiatives to solicit new donors and communicate with current MGC donors (includes social media, weekly emails, etc.).
* Assist with the growth of the annual fund membership base, daily. processing of gifts, organizing the content of the Mean Green Club website.
* Coordinate alumni and donor events with the North Texas Alumni Association.
* Proactively represents UNT Athletics at external events in order to identify prospects and grow network of support.
* Creation of comprehensive stewardship campaigns and personalized materials and assisting with solicitation materials.
* Comply with all NCAA, Conference USA, University, and Athletic department rules and regulations.
* Proactively represents UNT Athletics at external events in order to identify prospects and grow network of support.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit - and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, family status, genetic information, citizenship or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.  

The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and four years of professional experience in fundraising, event planning, or public relations; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required:
* Knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising principles.
* Supervisory experience.
* Travel and weekend duties as necessary.  

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
* Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external constituents.
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Possess strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.  

[Cerebus]

Nitardy?

[oldguystudent]

1 minute ago, Cerebus said:

Nitardy. 

He focuses on $1K - $10K? 

[Cerebus]

Working link:  jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63001   

[97and03]

1 minute ago, oldguystudent said:

He focuses on $1K - $10K? 

MG Club

[Cerebus]

Just now, 97and03 said:

MG Club

Yes, and the job posting states that this position's duties include:

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* Manage a portfolio of Mean Green Club annual fund donors. 
* Assist in the development and implementation of strategy to grow membership for the Mean Green Club. 
* Oversee all Mean Green hospitality and special events for the department. 
* Maintain the MGC website and develop strategic initiatives to solicit new donors and communicate with current MGC donors (includes social media, weekly emails, etc.). 
* Assist with the growth of the annual fund membership base, daily. processing of gifts, organizing the content of the Mean Green Club website. 

According to this chart, the Sr. Associate Athletic Director (Nitardy) is responsible for that.  

[Harry]

18 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

Nitardy?

That was my thought as well.

[MeanGreenDan]

19 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

Nitardy?

We can only hope...

[UTSA Fan]

39 minutes ago, Cerebus said:

Nitardy?

Outside the box...

[UNTFan23]

Nitardy is the Executive Director. This position is the Director of the Mean Green Club. Laura Nichols (May 2015 – August 2016) was the Director of the Mean Green club. This is more of a junior level job, hence the rather light job requirements:

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The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and four years of professional experience in fundraising, event planning, or public relations; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

If it were me, for someone that was to be in Nitardy's position, I'd want a 4-year degree and at least 10 years of job related experience as a minimum.

The AD staff website still lists Nitardy as the Executive Director for the Mean Green Club. This looks more like they are finally getting around to filling a position that has been open since August.

Edited January 10, 2017 by UNTFan23

[Brett Vito]

MGB:

http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2017/01/unt-looking-for-new-mean-green-club-director.html/

[MGNation92]

Hopefully this means Nitardy is gone. 

He's about as useful as a one legged man in an ass kicking contest

[drex]

Maybe this just the beginning...I have other candidates.

[Harry]

According to the Vito update:  "The position is one that has been held in previous years by Mandy McKinley and Jessica Hulsebosch."

link:  http://meangreenblog.dentonrc.com/2017/01/unt-looking-for-new-mean-green-club-director.html/

[oldguystudent]

I always had good experiences with Jessica.  Didn't she use to play volleyball for UNT?  She seemed to really care about the program and customer service.  I hope they can find somebody like that again. 

[TreeFiddy]

2 hours ago, UNTFan23 said:

Nitardy is the Executive Director. This position is the Director of the Mean Green Club. Laura Nichols (May 2015 – August 2016) was the Director of the Mean Green club. This is more of a junior level job, hence the rather light job requirements:

If it were me, for someone that was to be in Nitardy's position, I'd want a 4-year degree and at least 10 years of job related experience as a minimum.

The AD staff website still lists Nitardy as the Executive Director for the Mean Green Club. This looks more like they are finally getting around to filling a position that has been open since August.

She plowed through a couple of recruiting jobs fairly quickly after dear old UNT.  It's a rough world out there in sales.

[UTSA Fan]

After prayerful consideration and consultation with the appropriate legal and financial resources, I've decided to announce I am not open for consideration with regard to this position. I want to thank all parties involved and remain hopeful that an appropriate fit for all parties is realized. Again, thank you all.

[Quoner]

44 minutes ago, UTSA Fan said:

After prayerful consideration and consultation with the appropriate legal and financial resources, I've decided to announce I am not open for consideration with regard to this position. I want to thank all parties involved and remain hopeful that an appropriate fit for all parties is realized. Again, thank you all.

Had you pegged for Texas State or maybe Happy Valley. What made you rule it out, though?

[Marty]

2 hours ago, oldguystudent said:

I always had good experiences with Jessica.  Didn't she use to play volleyball for UNT?  She seemed to really care about the program and customer service.  I hope they can find somebody like that again. 

Isn't she Victor Gill's wife also?

[UTSA Fan]

1 hour ago, Quoner said:

Had you pegged for Texas State or maybe Happy Valley. What made you rule it out, though?

That is crazy, my dad graduated from Penn State!

[rws69]

Jessica played volleyball, married Gill, and moved to Austin for his UT gig.

[UNT Mean Green]

8 hours ago, UNTFan23 said:

Nitardy is the Executive Director. This position is the Director of the Mean Green Club. Laura Nichols (May 2015 – August 2016) was the Director of the Mean Green club. This is more of a junior level job, hence the rather light job requirements:

If it were me, for someone that was to be in Nitardy's position, I'd want a 4-year degree and at least 10 years of job related experience as a minimum.

The AD staff website still lists Nitardy as the Executive Director for the Mean Green Club. This looks more like they are finally getting around to filling a position that has been open since August.

Exactly. 

[Monkeypox]

I'm out. I only secure donations through thinly veiled threats. Dunno about all this "cultivating" stuff. 

[GreenMachine]

35 minutes ago, Monkeypox said:

I'm out. I only secure donations through thinly veiled threats. Dunno about all this "cultivating" stuff. 

I think you tell them you will cultivate their ass with your foot if they don't give money.

[oldguystudent]

6 hours ago, Monkeypox said:

I'm out. I only secure donations through thinly veiled threats. Dunno about all this "cultivating" stuff. 

I secure donations by kissing serious ass, getting a signature, then immediately turning to treating the donor like shit and calling him a dumbass to my wealthier donor friends.  

 

Thanks Dan.  Dick.