REPORTS TO: Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for building and expanding outreach among alumni athletes with focused efforts to increase revenue and resources for the athletics department from this key constituency group. The position is responsible for the overall management of a comprehensive, philanthropic athletics giving program that leverages time, talents, and financial resources for the institution. Supervises the Assistant Director of Athletics Giving.  DUTIES:  Manage a portfolio of alumni athlete prospects, giving highest priority to establishing and maintaining donor relationships through personal visits and contacts. Develop innovative strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and