Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund

Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund

Join to apply for the Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund role at University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications for the Assistant Director of Development, Annual Fund for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development, the Assistant Director of Development is responsible for assisting with all annual fund programming and outbound communication from the Tennessee Fund. The purpose is to support ongoing cultivation and stewardship of the 26,000+ donors to the Athletic Department.

• Assist with all facets of Annual Fund execution and growth, including solicitation, stewardship, tracking, and programming.
• Support priority fund giving and other philanthropic annual fund initiatives.
• Attend athletic events and special donor events as part of donor engagement.
• Assist with Tennessee Fund email communication strategy, primarily through Mailchimp.
• Support general customer service functions, including outgoing/incoming calls, emails, and website management.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3+ years of experience in development, marketing, or sales related field
  • Ability and willingness to travel as required
  • A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Preferred
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  
  • 1+ years of experience with a master's degree
  • Intercollegiate athletics development experience, excellent communication skills, knowledge of NCAA rules, ability to work independently, build relationships, and solicit gifts

Priority will be given to applications received on or before January 5th via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, cover letter, and resume. Candidates selected to move forward will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need for sponsorship.

March 2026

• Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days
• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid schedule
• Education benefits for employees and dependents at UT System campuses
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.