1011 Ohio Ave. Livermore IA 50558 cell: 605-214-6807 slade.larscheid@gmail.com Relevant Experience Augustana University, May 2014 February 2018 Director of Athletics Scope of leadership: Supervised and managed staff of 70+ full-time and part-time employees Oversaw $10.3 million budget Manage portfolio of 50+ donors/businesses Facilitated leadership gifts ranging from $100,000+ to $1,000,000 Successfully hired 10+ positions while retaining 11 head coaches Success in the classroom: 465 student-athletes were NSIC All-Academic honorees (3.20 GPA or higher) 85% average Academic Success Rate since 2013-14 8 CoSIDA Academic All-America Award Honorees 2 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Recipients 3.18 GPA average for 425+ student-athletes in 2016-17 academic year Success in competition: 2016 NCAA Division II National Champions men s basketball 35 teams participated in NCAA Postseason Play 14 NSIC Team Championships 10 NSIC Coach of the Year awards 1 National Coach of the Year Beyond the fields and court: Top-25 in the Learfield Sports Directors Cup (out of 300+ DII institutions) U.S. Bank NSIC All-Sports Award (awarded to the top athletic program in NSIC) 1 st place 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17 Consecutive years (FY16, FY17) of balanced budget ($10.3 million), with $100,000+ surplus carry over $2.9+ million of Athletics Generated Revenue in FY17 (donations, sponsorship, tickets, endowed scholarships, special events, etc.)
Women s swimming added to the sport offerings in 2015-16 (19 sports) Top-ten nationally in attendance for men s & women s basketball Facility projects completed since June 2014: men s and women s basketball locker room renovation, soccer seating, baseball/softball facilities, phase I softball renovations, Elmen Center branding, wrestling room renovation and swimming pool renovation Rebranded Augustana A-Club (fundraising arm) and Augustana Sports Marketing (sponsorship) Consecutive record years in the A-Club (1,000+ members) and sponsorships (75+) revenue generation of $1MM+ Established 200 for 200 fundraising initiative for women athletics Augustana Athletics Auction transitioned to the Elmen Center (new location) record years for dollars ($125,000) and attendees (600+) Awarded the NCAA Strategic Alliance Grant for a female/ethnic minority position in 2015 (Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing) Partnered and finalized a 5-year strategic assessment for intercollegiate athletics in spring of 2017 (Title IX assessment/review, student-athlete well-being, facilities, personnel, revenue generation, budget forecasting) Student-athlete initiatives: Implemented community service initiative Vikings in the Community Robust 36-member Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (record number) Volleyball student-athlete nominated/named to the National Student- Athlete Advisory Committee & Board of Reps for all of NCAA Division II Created the student-athlete pledge The Gold Standard of AU Athletics Established A-Club senior Thank You dinner and personal gift packet New student fan group branded SKOL in alliance with Student Association Created partnership with South Dakota Make-A-Wish, South Dakota Special Olympics, Sioux Falls YMCA and Samaritan s Feet Sock Drive #AugieAllIn formed through SAAC (student-athletes supporting students) Added amenities in training area, weight and locker rooms and fuel station Added support staff: athletic/academic advisor (2), strength & conditioning (1)
Sioux Falls School District, June 2013 May 2014 Athletic/Activities Director Supervised and directed all athletics and fine arts programs (25+) Oversaw 50+ coaches and coordinators Budget oversight of athletics and fine arts programs of over $800,000+ One of four senior administrators serving 2,100 students Assisted with the daily management and operation of the high school Facilitated scheduling and reimbursement of all officials and athletic workers Scheduled and maintained contracts for current and future athletic competitions South Dakota State University, February 2011 June 2013 Associate Athletic Director for Development Senior member of Athletic Department and liaison with Foundation and Athletics Sport administrator and supervisor for women s basketball, men s & women s tennis programs and Jackrabbit Club/development (SDSU Athletics fundraising arm for annual support, major gifts and Lifelong Champions Campaign) Managed portfolio of 80+ major gift donors/businesses Personally solicited over $1.7 million for the Indoor Practice Center Chaired the Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction: 600+ attendees, annual auction raised over $500,000 in 2013 and $370,000 in 2012 Attained record highs in donors and dollars raised in both FY12 and FY13: Jackrabbit Club surpassed 1,700 donors (2013) and 1,500 donors (2012) Managed $700,000+ in budget between sports and operations Oversaw and evaluated seven coaches and three administrative staff Cultivated new/existing corporate partners that generated over $160,000 Managed Thank-A-Thon program, Hall of Fame and endowment programs Coordinated/planned master calendar of external initiatives Developed comprehensive marketing plan that includes: new donor acquisition, Jackrabbit Club retention and outreach efforts to campus Directed gameday hospitality for all football and basketball games
Northern Illinois University, October 2009 February 2011 Director of Development Athletics Lead fundraiser for the Huskie Athletic Fund fundraising arm for NIU Athletics Managed and maintained a portfolio of 100+ annual donors Cultivated annual donors, focusing on gifts between $1,000 - $10,000 Spearheaded gifts in 2009 & 2010 that helped generate over $1.4 million and 1,500+ donors both record highs for NIU Athletics Achieved the highest face-to-face meeting ratio at the university/athletics Coordinated the day-to-day operations, with an emphasis on face-to-face cultivation, solicitation, annual giving and prospect management Led the staff/coaches giving programs achieving 100% participation Coordinated NIU Athletics Endowment Program Directed gameday hospitality for all football and basketball games University of South Dakota, August 2007 October 2008 Assistant Director of Development Athletics Coordinated the Coyote Athletic Fund, donor relations and fundraising events Coordinated fund drive, Coyote Golf Tour, Kick-Off Dinner/Auction and reunions Assisted with basketball and football pre-game and in-game hospitality areas Successfully transitioned a merger of the former Coyote Athletic Fund, sports specific booster clubs and all athletic fundraising into one giving mechanism Developed and cultivated a caseload of donors, focusing on gifts of $100-$5,000 Managed fundraising activities between individual sports Helped recruit and retain Howling Pack board members/volunteers Northwestern University, September 2004 July 2007 Marketing Coordinator / Graduate Assistant / Intern Assisted with gameday events and hospitality areas for football and basketball Fulfilled contracts for Team Wildcat sponsor program - elements of the program include: signage, media advertising, marketing and promotion Assisted with in-game coordination for corporate partners football/basketball Assisted with the creation of the football and basketball marketing plans Renewed and solicited former student-athletes and young alumni for discounted season tickets and game packages
Education / Student-Athlete Experience Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Master of Arts in Sports Administration, June 2008 Area of Specialization: Management Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Bachelor of Science, August 2006 Major: Communication Studies Northwestern Wildcats Football Student-Athlete, 2002-2006 Letterwinner: 2003, 2005, 2006 2006 Big Ten Conference Scholar-Athlete Award Patrick Ryan Endowed Scholarship recipient, 2006 presented annually to a student-athlete for their accomplishments in academics, community & athletics Volunteer & Professional Involvement Community & Individual Involvement NACDA Symposium Leadership Grant United States Air Force Academy D2ADA Professional Development Grant Orlando, FL NCAA Regional Advisory Committee member: men s basketball (2016-18) NSIC Ethics and Eligibility Committee Burnsville, MN Knights of Columbus-St. Mary s Parish Humboldt, IA St. Lamberts Catholic Church Sioux Falls, SD Ronald McDonald House Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Sioux Falls, SD Summary 12+ years of experience in athletic administration, fundraising, budget management, marketing/sales. Competencies include: self-directed and motivated, demonstrated planning and organization skills, effective leadership skills, trustworthy and responsible, results oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.