Director of Development, Major Giving/Associate Athletics Director | Ohio University

Athens, Ohio, The Director of Development, Major Giving / Associate Athletics Director serves as a major gifts officer for Intercollegiate Athletics at Ohio University, working within University Advancement to build and manage a robust portfolio of prospective major donors. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Major Giving, this role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation prospects; developing strategic development plans; coordinating donor stewardship efforts; and collaborating with internal teams such as Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Corporate and Foundation Relations. The Director also manages development travel, organizes key events, and fosters alumni engagement to advance athletics and university-wide philanthropic goals. In addition to direct fundraising, the Director acts as a strategic advisor and liaison between athletics leadership and potential supporters. This includes aligning development priorities with university and athletics strategic plans, coordinating proposal development and cultivation activities, and overseeing relationships with faculty, staff, and external relations personnel. The role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and proactive engagement to build sustainable donor pipelines and secure significant financial commitments in support of Ohio University’s mission. Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience. Target hiring range for this role is $68,299 to $92,205 and the final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.