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title: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT
summary: Manage major gift donors to raise funds for Athletics Department priorities,
  develop fundraising strategies, and work with teams to secure philanthropic support.
  Requires 5+ years of related experience.
published_at: '2026-02-17T13:20:00Z'
updated_at: '2026-02-17T17:21:10Z'
canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/job_posts/director-of-development-athletics-advancement-238722
tags:
- Development
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# DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **School** | University of Oklahoma |
| **Location** | Norman, OK |
| **Division** | DI |
| **Conference** | SEC |
| **Salary** | Unknown |
| **Experience Required** | 5+ Years |
| **Work Type** | Full-time |
| **Posted** | February 17, 2026 |
| **Apply** | https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=cf073cfe-1e04-4fe1-bdaf-fb076c776261&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=526003 |

**Departments:** Development

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## Job Description

 

 

Reporting to the Assistant Athletics Director, Athletics Advancement, the **Director of Development ** will manage a portfolio of major and philanthropic gift donors ($25,000+) to raise funds for the strategic priorities of the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department. This role will have a significant and direct role in securing philanthropic support for all Athletics Department priorities, including but not limited to the West Side renovation of Gaylord Family–Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, known as The Palace Project.

 

The Director of Development will be responsible for the effective solicitation and procurement of major and philanthropic gifts, including but not limited to facility, program, planned, scholarship and premium seating commitments. This professional works closely with other members of the Athletics Advancement team, OU Foundation colleagues, and Athletics Department leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies that achieve aggressive fundraising goals and advance OU Athletics’ long-term vision.

 

Position requires up to 25% travel and occasional evening and weekend work. Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and five (5) or more years of experience in fundraising, sales, nonprofit, higher education and/or communications required.

 

**_Please note that this is an on-site role in Norman, Oklahoma._**

 

**For more information, please review the attached job description.**

 

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## University of Oklahoma Development 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Toby Baldwin | Executive Associate A.D. / Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), & Operational Advancement |
| Jon Burkett | Assistant A.D., Principal Giving |
| Kendall Mayer | Associate A.D, Athletics Advancement |
| Dillon Stanley | Assistant A.D. Advancement Growth & Strategy |
| Caitlin Rother | Assistant A.D., Donor Engagement |
| Matt Schaeperkoetter | Senior Associate AD / Athletics Advancement |
| Bobby Nash | Director NIL Revenue & Activation |
| Alex Anderson | Director, Alumni Engagement - Varsity O |

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## University of Oklahoma Development 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Toby Baldwin | Executive Associate A.D. / Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), & Operational Advancement |
| Jon Burkett | Assistant A.D., Principal Giving |
| Matt Schaeperkoetter | Sr. Associate A.D., Athletics Advancement |
| Kendall Mayer | Associate A.D, Athletics Advancement |
| Dillon Stanley | Assistant A.D. Advancement Growth & Strategy |
| Caitlin Rother | Assistant A.D., Donor Engagement |
| Alex Anderson | Director, Alumni Engagement - Varsity O |
| Derek Gonzales | Associate Director, Principal Gifts |

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## University of Oklahoma Development 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Toby Baldwin | Executive Associate A.D. / Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), & Operational Advancement |
| Jon Burkett | Assistant A.D. / Principal Giving |
| Matt Schaeperkoetter | Sr. Associate A.D. / Athletics Advancement |
| Kendall Mayer | Associate A.D. / Athletics Advancement |
| Dillon Stanley | Assistant A.D. Advancement Growth & Strategy |
| Caitlin Rother | Executive Director / Donor Engagement |
| Kyle Coffman | Director / Principal Giving |
| Annie Barraza | Associate Director / Donor Engagement & Operations |