Corporate Giving Director jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

The United States Military Academy (USMA) is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution in the world. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "To build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation.? This position will be housed within The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) and is partnered with the Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA), which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The mission of the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to ?Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line?. WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. The vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

In partnership with the Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA), The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking a Director, Sport Specific Giving. The Director, Sport Specific Giving will support and report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Major Gifts and will be responsible for seeking gifts for annual with AWPAD and WPAOG?s Annual Giving team to maximize leverage and coordination of the Academy?s donor community. The Director, Sport Specific Giving will develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive sport specific fundraising strategy with the Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts and Sport Administrators. In addition, he or she will work with Coaches to establish annual Margin of Excellence needs for each of the 30 varsity programs. Further, the Director will manage and make regular contact with approximately 100-150 Army West Point Athletics? donors and prospects, cultivating these individuals to develop and target likely giving opportunities that will match their interests and giving potential.

A Bachelor?s Degree is required. Must have 3 years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics, or related environment, specifically within development/fundraising, sales, or customer service. Additionally, the candidate must have excellent organization, relationship building, and interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communications skills is also required. Must be available for travel (10-25% of working time). We offer excellent benefits and a pleasant working environment. The salary range will be approximately $63,000 to $65,000 depending on skills and experience. The incumbent must live within commuting distance of West Point. Please submit cover letter, resume and letters of reference.