<p>Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.</p> <p>Trinity College has a strong and storied athletic tradition that prides itself on a broad-based program that today sponsors 30 varsity sports-15 men's and 15 women's. Athletics has always been a part of the fabric of life at Trinity. Trinity's varsity teams compete in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Over the years, Trinity teams have secured 29 national championships across ten sports, including an impressive 27 titles in the past two decades. In 2025 alone, Trinity celebrated three national championships: the Women's Squash team won the College Squash Association National Title, the Men's Basketball team captured the NCAA Division III National Championship, and the Men's Rowing team claimed the Division III IRA National Championship.</p> <p>The Assistant/Associate Director, Athletics Leadership Giving reports to the Director of Athletic Fundraising and is responsible for the solicitation of Trinity College alumni and parents capable of annual leadership gifts greater than $10K or more. The Assistant/Associate Director also oversees a giving program dedicated to meeting annual athletics fundraising goals and expanding the number of leadership-level donors. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of 120+ alumni and parents who are capable of making leadership-level commitments to the College.</p> <p>The Assistant/Associate Director is a member of the Major Gifts team and works collaboratively with peers and in other fundraising areas including gift planning, family giving, and the Trinity College Fund. In addition, the Assistant/Associate Director collaborates with the Director to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to increase annual cash giving through direct solicitation, recognition, and stewardship of annual leadership donors, as well as targeted appeals, communications, volunteer development, and events.</p> <p>Frequent travel, evening, and weekend work are required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education.</p>