Sam Perelman

About Sam Perelman

Storytelling is the heart of my career and donor relations philosophy. Using my…

Experience

1. Associate Athletic Director - Major Gifts

   Charlotte 49ers Athletics

   May 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Manage an active portfolio of 125-150 individuals capable of making commitments of $50k+-Develop solicitation goals, objectives, and strategies for Athletic Foundation prospects-Educate prospects and partners on changes in NIL and generate new leads for student-athletes through the identification and pursuit of NIL opportunities-Serve as the primary NIL point of contact for internal and external constituents including donors, coaches, and corporate partners-Collaborate on NIL initiatives with all appropriate Charlotte Athletics units including compliance, marketing, and sponsorships-Research and benchmark college athletics NIL market, staying current with relevant trends and market conditions-Provide appropriate stewardship and follow through once gifts are made-Develop management strategies for all prospects and record all touchpoints in Paciolan immediately following each encounter-Meet and exceed clearly defined monthly and quarterly fundraising metrics-Attend fundraising events for the purpose of solicitation of gifts for the Athletic Foundation-Responsible for preparing and submitting all requested fundraising reports, statistics, and projections-Assist in creating a comprehensive major gift strategy.

Education

• Old Dominion University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2018 — 2020

• Old Dominion University

  Bachelor's degree, Sports Management

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Networking
• Coaching
• Criminal Justice
• Public Speaking
• Facebook
• Leadership
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel