The Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Athletics, is responsible for building a development and alumni engagement program focused on engaging, identifying, cultivating, and soliciting donors to support the NYU Athletic Department. Development work will be focused on prospects who have the capacity to make $50K - $1M gifts. Reporting to both the AVP/Director of Athletics and to the AVP Development, Individual Giving they will develop a strategic fundraising and alumni engagement plan, partner with colleagues in University Development and Alumni Relations, and develop an intimate knowledge of the Athletic Department’s mission and offerings. Maintain a discovery prospect pool with an emphasis on qualification that leads to a portfolio of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.