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Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving & Events, University Advancement

Job in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, 83204, USA
Listing for: Idaho State University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
    PR / Communications, Fundraising / Charity, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Assistant Athletic Director for Annual Giving & Events, University Advancement (8091)
Pocatello – Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Priority Date:
February 4, 2026

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Development and External Relations, the Assistant AD for Annual Giving and Events has a visible role in the ISU Athletic Department and University Advancement and is expected to meet annual fundraising goals for Bengal Athletics. The position will manage assigned donor relationships, expand the annual giving pipeline through the identification of new donors and new Bengal Athletic Boosters (B.A.B.), execute special events, manage volunteers, staff the B.A.B. Board of Directors, while also coordinating priority parking and game day tailgate experience.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

1. Donor Retention:
Implement programs and activities that encourage existing BAB members and sports club donors to continue their involvement with ISU Athletics.

2. Donor Growth:
Implement programs and activities that attract new B.A.B. members, season ticket holders, and sports club donors.

3. Athletics Fundraising Events:
Coordinate all Athletics fundraising events.

4. Donor Hospitality and Priority Parking:
Coordinate game day hospitality for Bengal Football and Basketball as well as parking for B.A.B. members.

5. Board Management:
Actively recruit, oversee, and steward B.A.B. board members. Plan and conduct all meetings, keep permanent records of all meetings and transactions.

Detailed Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, implementation, and execution of strategies, policies, goals, and objectives related to annual fundraising for Bengal Athletics. Grow BAB membership annually.
  • Work closely with the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Development and External Relations to coordinate a robust membership calendar for B.A.B. renewals, stewardship, and communications.
  • Work as part of University Advancement and ISU Athletics to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual fund donors and major gift prospects. Build relationships and educate donors and other constituents of ISU Athletics on current fundraising initiatives and priorities.
  • Meet agreed upon metrics for annual fund revenue, B.A.B. Members, and assigned priorities. Oversee BAB budget and ensure accounting meets the standards of Institutional Advancement.
  • Collaborate closely with the Ticket Manager. Build out strategies for ticket renewals and acquisition of new season ticket holders.
  • Assist in directing communications and growing membership for all individual sport giving clubs including solicitations, stewardship, and multi-year commitments. Execute and grow the Prepare To Roar annual giving campaign.
  • Assist in the supervision of donor parking priority and donor ticket priority.
  • Lead donor-centric events, including but not limited to: the B.A.B. Annual Fund Drive, Bengal Auction;
    Orange & Black Classic/Fall Kickoff;
    Scarecrow Auction;
    Punt, Pass, Kick and Snap;
    Split the Pawt;
    Football Road Show; and other regional or sport-specific events. Execute game day fundraising activities including pre- and post-game events for Bengal Football and Basketball.
  • Collaborate and partner with Institutional Advancement. Keep accurate and complete records of moves management process and follow ISU strategies for cultivating, soliciting and acting as a steward of major gifts. Record all meaningful actions and relationships in Raiser’s Edge.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for data needs of the Athletics Department by utilizing current technologies (Paciolan, Fan Base, Raiser’s Edge, and other platforms managing external partnerships).
  • Stay current on NCAA legislation and operate within a culture of compliance. Attend…
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