Temple University Athletics
Chris Jones Named Assistant Athletics Director for Major Gifts
10.29.18 | General
PHILADELPHIA - Chris Jones, who has over seven years of athletics development experience at the collegiate level, has been named Temple University's Assistant Athletics Director for Major Gifts. In his role, Jones will devise strategies and be responsible for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship with major gifts of $50,000 and up and leadership annual gifts.
"We are thrilled to have an experienced fundraiser like Chis join our staff," said Temple University Senior Associate Athletics Director/Assistant VP for Development Jeremy Wang. "He brings a strong track record of success to our team and I'm excited to see how he will build relationships with Temple alumni, parents, and friends to strengthen Temple Athletics and Temple University.
"I am extremely grateful to Jeremy Wang for the opportunity to join the Temple University family," said Jones. "Temple is a leader in both academics and athletics, and has some of the best student-athletes, coaches and staff in the country. I am excited to connect with alumni, donors and enthusiasts of Temple Athletics to continue enhancing the student-athlete experience."
Prior to joining Temple Athletics, Jones served as Director of Development for Athletics at Clarion University where he oversaw all athletics fundraising. During his time at Clarion, he secured the second largest gift in the history of the department of athletics. Additionally, over $800,000 in scholarships and $300,000 in pledges were secured in his time there.
From 2014-2016, Jones worked at Lincoln University (MO) where he served as the Executive Director of the Blue Tiger Athletics Club which he built from the ground up. Jones doubled the membership in a year and quadrupled social media interactions. He was part of a team that was responsible for the highest fundraising total in the history of the University.
Before his time at Lincoln, Jones spent three years at North Carolina Central University, first as Development Associate and then Development Coordinator. His primary responsibilities included managing the day to day operations of the Eagle Club and securing corporate sponsorships.
A native of Goldsboro, N.C., Jones earned his bachelor's degree in Physical Education and his master's degree in Athletic Administration from North Carolina Central University. Jones is also a proud alumnus of the Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute, formally known as the NCAA Leadership Institute (2018) and an active member of several professional organizations including National Association of Athletics Development Directors (NAADD) and Council for the Support of Education (CASE). Jones was a 2016 recipient of the 40 Under 40 award from his alma mater.
Jones and his wife, Cassandra, reside in Philadelphia, Pa.
"We are thrilled to have an experienced fundraiser like Chis join our staff," said Temple University Senior Associate Athletics Director/Assistant VP for Development Jeremy Wang. "He brings a strong track record of success to our team and I'm excited to see how he will build relationships with Temple alumni, parents, and friends to strengthen Temple Athletics and Temple University.
"I am extremely grateful to Jeremy Wang for the opportunity to join the Temple University family," said Jones. "Temple is a leader in both academics and athletics, and has some of the best student-athletes, coaches and staff in the country. I am excited to connect with alumni, donors and enthusiasts of Temple Athletics to continue enhancing the student-athlete experience."
Prior to joining Temple Athletics, Jones served as Director of Development for Athletics at Clarion University where he oversaw all athletics fundraising. During his time at Clarion, he secured the second largest gift in the history of the department of athletics. Additionally, over $800,000 in scholarships and $300,000 in pledges were secured in his time there.
From 2014-2016, Jones worked at Lincoln University (MO) where he served as the Executive Director of the Blue Tiger Athletics Club which he built from the ground up. Jones doubled the membership in a year and quadrupled social media interactions. He was part of a team that was responsible for the highest fundraising total in the history of the University.
Before his time at Lincoln, Jones spent three years at North Carolina Central University, first as Development Associate and then Development Coordinator. His primary responsibilities included managing the day to day operations of the Eagle Club and securing corporate sponsorships.
A native of Goldsboro, N.C., Jones earned his bachelor's degree in Physical Education and his master's degree in Athletic Administration from North Carolina Central University. Jones is also a proud alumnus of the Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute, formally known as the NCAA Leadership Institute (2018) and an active member of several professional organizations including National Association of Athletics Development Directors (NAADD) and Council for the Support of Education (CASE). Jones was a 2016 recipient of the 40 Under 40 award from his alma mater.
Jones and his wife, Cassandra, reside in Philadelphia, Pa.
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