Director of Advancement

Department: Corporate

 

Reporting To: Derek Wall, Executive Director

 

General Job Description

 

This new multifaceted Director of Advancement (“D of A”) position will coordinate alongside the Executive Director and be responsible for the overall strategic direction of development for the Triangle Aquatic Center (“TAC”). The D of A will create new fundraising programs, events, and campaigns that align with our Mission, “To develop swimmers for lifelong success. In addition, the D of a will also be responsible for coordinating TAC’s social media presence, managing the Corporate Sponsorship Program, managing and cultivating the alumni experience, and overseeing the volunteer coordination of the Booster Club Organization. The D of A will support and build strong relationships with the TAC TITANS membership and community to maximize philanthropic opportunities.

 

 

 

Major Responsibilities

 

Fundraising

 

• Donation / Gifts.  Identify, develop, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual giving, mid-level, and major donors and prospects. Partner with the Board's Fundraising Committee and Executive Director in their cultivation and solicitation of donations and gifts. Events.  Oversee all fundraising events. Ensure that events are coordinated and in alignment with TAC’s mission and community building goals. Grants.  Provide overall strategic direction and research for the procurement of grants, contract compliance and reporting. Presentations.  Develop and keep up to date fundraising literature and presentations. Administration.  Responsible for the complete donation / gift administration, operating system, tracking, follow up and directory development. 25^th Anniversary Celebration.  On June 27, 2027, the TAC organization will turn twenty-five (25) years old.  We want to use this milestone to celebrate TAC’s success and kick off our first major fundraising campaign, TBD.

Communication

 

• Strategic Leadership. To lead and provide strategic direction for all aspects of development, including but not limited to alumni relations, and constituent communication to optimize philanthropic opportunities. Constituent Communication and Leadership Liaison. The Titans Leadership Council (“TLC”).  Attend meetings and coordinate fundraising and donation opportunities with the Titans Leadership Council (“TLC”) and Triton Booster Club. Act as liaison between the TAC Board of Directors Fundraising Committee and TAC advancement initiatives. Collaboration.  Collaborate with the Executive Director, TAC Staff Volunteers, and BOD Fundraising Committee to develop, manage and execute development programs, alumni relations, constituent communications, events and administrative functions. Direct Marketing.  In coordination with the Executive Director, prepare and / or review all fundraising communications sent to TAC constituents to make sure they are consistent, professional and in alignment with TAC’s Mission. Social Media Management. Work to increase reach and engagement across all social media accounts. Create content management and production plans, approve posts, and utilize social media to aid in the advancement of TAC’s mission.

Alumni Relations

 

• Identification.  Research and identify all Alumni who have graduated from the TAC Titans program and enter their contact information in the CRM.  Maintain and update Alumni contact information and life events (graduations, jobs, marriage, children, etc.). Communication.  Create and administer a broad Alumni communication program, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, TAC TITANS and life events to maintain engagement with TAC and the TAC TITANS constituents. Maintain TAC and TAC TITANS Social Media Accounts, ensure that engagement grows annually. Programs & Events.  Create and execute programs and events that attract Alumni participation and engagement. Work in collaboration with the Triton Booster Club to create opportunities for members and prospective members to engage and socialize with staff, coaches, and other members. Fundraising.  Create appropriate donation and gift opportunities for TITANS members, including Alumni and Booster Club members. Begin identifying and soliciting Alumni & members when appropriate for gifts and donations.

Administration

 

• Operating System (“CRM”).  Research and recommend to the Executive Director a development operating system and sponsorship management system.  Once selected, manage and train staff on the operating systems that will provide a high level of administrative, tracking and communication services to optimize philanthropic opportunities and corporate sponsorship revenues. Annual Budget.  Responsible for meeting revenue (gift & donation) targets and managing budgeted expenses in coordination with the Executive Director and Finance Director. Reporting.  To coordinate corporate sponsorship activations as well as donations and expenses with the Finance Director & Executive Assistant to make sure there is proper reporting and administration.

 

 

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

• Strong leadership skills and proven development/advancement/fundraising experience. Highly organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to translate strategy into operational execution. Excellent communication skills, including strong oral, written, presentation and networking skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working in a highly collaborative and dynamic growth-oriented work environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong working knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.). Experience working with CRM’s. Willing to commit to ongoing professional education and growth, including adapting to fast developing technologies in social media and Artificial Intelligence. [Preferred] Competitive swimming background and passion for advancing the sport of swimming.

Start Date:  Q1 2025

 

Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. Post-Baccalaureate degree in Development, business, sports management, or a related discipline is preferred.

 

Experience: Minimum of five years of development experience with a history of soliciting and securing all levels of gifts, including five, six, and seven figures.

 

Work Schedule: In general, this position is scheduled to work at the Cary Aquatic Campus of the Triangle Aquatic Center, 275 Convention Drive, Cary, N.C. 27511 year-round.  As a nonprofit public aquatic facility that is a leader in hosting aquatic events, the work schedule requires flexibility to allow for weekend and evening events, meetings, and philanthropic responsibilities.

 

Compensation

 

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

 

Performance Bonus: Start date, September 1, 2025; 10%        

 

401(k) Retirement: Eligible the first day of the quarter following 6 months of full-time employment. TAC matches 50% up to 4% of employee deferral.

 

Insurance: Eligible on the 1^st day of the month following 90 days of full-time employment: Group Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance: 75% TAC Contribution towards individual employee coverage (Medical, Dental & Vision); 25% TAC Contribution towards spouse & family coverage (Medical, Dental & Vision); 100% TAC Contribution (Life @ $50,000)

 

To Apply: Email resume, with cover letter, to dwall@triangleaquatics.org CC: lrosen@triangleaquatics.org

 

The above information is intended to describe the general job description and requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Specific tasks and deadlines may vary and will be provided to the employee by their supervisor.                      

 

 

 

About the Triangle Aquatic Center

 

The Triangle Aquatic Center (“TAC”) is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit public aquatic facility located in Cary, North Carolina with a Mission, “To develop swimmers for lifelong success.”  TAC was built and funded with the support of the Michael G. Curran Family Foundation and by Triangle citizens and companies.  TAC receives no tax funding and is reliant on operational revenue to generate a vast majority of the $7 million budget with the balance coming from gifts, donations and volunteer service.  The 110,000-sf aquatic facility is built on a 21.5-acre aquatic campus, less than a mile off a major Interstate, I-40.  The facility includes two 50-Meter pools (one inside and one outside), a 10-lane 25-yard pool and a warm water instruction pool.  Supporting amenities include a 1,000-seat spectator stadium, a full-service cafe, Atrium (multipurpose space), Fitness Center, Classroom, outsourced Physical Therapy, and Gallery (multipurpose space).  The TAC TITANS program is a year-round swim team with 1,300 registered swimmers and is consistently ranked among the top 3 swim teams in the country by USA Swimming.