Dartmouth Names Maciejewski Senior Associate Athletics Director For Development
8/22/2024 4:15:00 PM | Athletics
Maciejewski Brings Over Eight Years Of Development And Partnership Experience To Dartmouth
HANOVER, N.H. — Mike Harrity, the Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation at Dartmouth College, announced on Thursday the hiring of Steven Maciejewski (MA-chee-es-ski) to serve in a newly established role of Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development. In this role, Maciejewski will oversee Dartmouth's growing athletics fundraising and stewardship program while developing and executing a strategic plan to inspire new levels of engagement, commitment and philanthropic support.
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"I'm very excited for Steven for his new position at Dartmouth as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development. Steven is a former Division I track & field student-athlete who has a deep passion for collegiate athletics. This passion effectively translates to this role as he has the ability to naturally connect with people while articulating the importance of philanthropy as it relates to the student-athlete experience. He has progressive experience in fundraising on campus and in athletics which has prepared him to be successful in this role. I look forward to following his career at Dartmouth." — Mark Alnutt, Vice President and Director of Athletics at University at Buffalo |
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"Steven is a change maker! His ability to listen, create a vision and take action will have a lasting and sustainable impact on Niagara Hockey. Steven's humility, work ethic and service will be missed!" — Jason Lammers, Niagara University Hockey Head Coach |
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"Steven is an energetic, enthusiastic and passionate person. His dedication to our department and his efforts to enhance our fundraising efforts were evident. We reached new heights under his tenure and I'm thankful for the time working with him! Dartmouth Athletics got better with the addition of Steven to their team!" — Jada Pierce, Niagara University Women's Basketball Head Coach |
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"Steven was such a hard worker for us during my time at Buffalo. He was such an amazing person to be around and work with and he did everything he could to help our program in a college athletics landscape that is always changing. I'm so happy for Steven; Dartmouth is getting a both a great person and a great professional" — Jim Whitesell, Former University at Buffalo Men's Basketball Head Coach, Current Assistant Coach at UAlbany |
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"In my short stint with Steven, I could not have been more impressed with his tenacity and professionalism. He was positive and optimistic and made us feel like anything was possible. I am excited for this next chapter for him and his family." — Rob McCoy, Former Niagara University Baseball Head Coach, Current Head Coach at William & Mary |
Maciejewski joins the Big Green from Niagara University where he served as the Advancement Officer for Purple Eagle Athletics. Prior to Niagara, he was the Manager of Corporate Partnership Activation for the Buffalo Sabres. He started his career in college athletics with the University at Buffalo as its Assistant Athletic Director for Development.
With Niagara, Maciejewski managed a portfolio of 155 Major Gift donors and prospects from across the United States and Canada. Over the past year at Niagara, he secured major gifts to fund a new-indoor golf facility, an indoor facility for the baseball and softball programs, soccer field improvements, and ice hockey arena renovations. In fiscal year 2024, Niagara eclipsed the 1 million dollar milestone in annual philanthropic donations for the first time in Niagara Athletics history while receiving donations from 873 donors with 1,373 total gifts.
"We are delighted to have Steven joining our team in this critical new role," Harrity said. "During the search, Steven's ability to establish a rapport with a wide range of people, work ethic, and passion for supporting the student-athlete experience stood out. Steven's experiences professionally at both the collegiate level and in the highly competitive world of professional sports have positioned him well to support us as we adapt to the challenges and opportunities presented by an ever-changing college athletic landscape."
Maciejewski will work in conjunction with Dartmouth College's Development Department to develop engagement strategies for individuals interested in supporting Dartmouth Athletics priorities through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of prospects capable of making current-use and capital commitments. He will oversee the athletics fundraising team to develop fundraising programs in support of 'Friends Of' athletic teams.
"I am excited to have Steven join our team at Dartmouth. He brings quality experience to the role as a former assistant athletics director for development, senior gift officer, and team collaborator. Steven is a gifted communicator and has a clear passion for athletics and the student-athlete experience," Dartmouth College Vice President for Development, Matt Rizzo added. "As a former student-athlete himself, Steven understands the importance of competition and working within a team in order to achieve success. Mike (Harrity) and I are committed to supporting our coaches and student-athletes and I am confident that Steven's experience will be a wonderful addition as we work with alumni, parents and friends to further advance the Dartmouth Athletics program."
"A special thank you to Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation Mike Harrity and VP of Development, Matt Rizzo for welcoming me to the Dartmouth Family. I am excited to get to the Upper Valley and so proud to represent Dartmouth, Big Green student-athletes, coaches, and the incredible alumni network," Maciejewski said.
"I can't wait to continue the powerful momentum in building an unparalleled athletics experience at Dartmouth College."
Maciejewski graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in communications while also being a member of the UB track and field team. The Buffalo, N.Y. native then earned his master's degree in educational leadership and policy from the University at Buffalo in 2016.
Maciejewski is joined in the Upper Valley alongside his wife Erin and their two dogs Hugo and Larkin.
