Temple University Athletics
Stokes Named Associate Athletic Director for Development
3.9.22 | General
PHILADELPHIA – D'minia Stokes has been named Associate Athletics Director for Development as announced by Senior Associate Athletic Director and Assistant Vice President for Development, Chris Jones.
"We are excited to welcome D'minia to our Owl Club team," Jones said. "Throughout her career she has demonstrated a track record of success in securing annual gifts, major gifts, and premium seat sales. Her versatile experience will add tremendous value to our team."
Stokes, who has extensive experience in collegiate athletics joins the Cherry and White after a three-year stint at Appalachian State University. As the Director of Major Gifts and Premium Seating, Stokes oversaw all premium seat sales, contracts and renewals while also serving as the head fundraiser for track and field, cross country and softball scholarships, facilities, and programs.
Stokes' time with the Mountaineers did not go unnoticed, as she secured the largest lead gift in the fundraising efforts for the new track facility, totaling $750k. In addition, Stokes was successful in selling all inventory, adding up to over $900k, of the newly constructed North End Zone Club in Kidd Brewer Stadium within a year of its opening.
Stokes arrived at Appalachian State after a five-year stay at Florida State University where she first served as a Service and Retention Account Executive before being promoted to a Premium Sales and Service Representative. During her time with the Seminoles, Stokes managed and serviced over 500 premium season ticket holders and donors that totaled over $4 million, while maintaining between a 90-95% renewal rate and producing $883k in new revenue.
A 2012 graduate of University of Louisville, Stokes earned her bachelor's degree in sport administration where she also was a member of the women's track and field team and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Stokes currently serves as an active member of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors and Women Leaders in College Sports.
"I am so thankful for the opportunity I've been given here with Temple Athletics," Stokes said. "The staff and leadership here are unmatched and I look forward to creating fun and innovative ways to engage with our donor base and expanding the Owl Club footprint regionally and nationally. Our development team is filled with hard-working visionaries that I'm honored to work alongside to get the job done."
"We are excited to welcome D'minia to our Owl Club team," Jones said. "Throughout her career she has demonstrated a track record of success in securing annual gifts, major gifts, and premium seat sales. Her versatile experience will add tremendous value to our team."
Stokes, who has extensive experience in collegiate athletics joins the Cherry and White after a three-year stint at Appalachian State University. As the Director of Major Gifts and Premium Seating, Stokes oversaw all premium seat sales, contracts and renewals while also serving as the head fundraiser for track and field, cross country and softball scholarships, facilities, and programs.
Stokes' time with the Mountaineers did not go unnoticed, as she secured the largest lead gift in the fundraising efforts for the new track facility, totaling $750k. In addition, Stokes was successful in selling all inventory, adding up to over $900k, of the newly constructed North End Zone Club in Kidd Brewer Stadium within a year of its opening.
Stokes arrived at Appalachian State after a five-year stay at Florida State University where she first served as a Service and Retention Account Executive before being promoted to a Premium Sales and Service Representative. During her time with the Seminoles, Stokes managed and serviced over 500 premium season ticket holders and donors that totaled over $4 million, while maintaining between a 90-95% renewal rate and producing $883k in new revenue.
A 2012 graduate of University of Louisville, Stokes earned her bachelor's degree in sport administration where she also was a member of the women's track and field team and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Stokes currently serves as an active member of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors and Women Leaders in College Sports.
"I am so thankful for the opportunity I've been given here with Temple Athletics," Stokes said. "The staff and leadership here are unmatched and I look forward to creating fun and innovative ways to engage with our donor base and expanding the Owl Club footprint regionally and nationally. Our development team is filled with hard-working visionaries that I'm honored to work alongside to get the job done."
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