Natalie Winkelfoos is the Director of Athletics at NCAA Division III Oberlin College. Natalie discusses her role in changing the campus culture from indifference to supporting varsity athletics at this highly selective liberal arts institution and conservatory of music.
Timeline
00:46 – Career Path
03:40 – Interim AD to Permanent
06:32 – Changing Oberlin Athletics Image
08:49 – Comfortable Saying We want to win
10:45 – Partners in Recruiting
12:39 – Fundraising Successes
15:55 – A Statement from the College about the importance of athletics
19:05 – Annual Giving Heisman Club
21:01 – Role of Fundraising at Div III institutions
23:37 – On Leadership
25:33 – Losing the Student-Athlete
27:26 – Advice for Up & Comers
Natalie recommends:
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