BROOKINGS – Blake Day recently joined the South Dakota State University Athletics Department as associate athletic director for development. His duties will include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Jackrabbit Club and managing specific fundraising initiatives.
A Winner native, Day most recently served as assistant athletic director for development at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas, from 2015-17. He oversaw the V Club - the fundraising arm of UTRGV Athletics - and coordinated various fundraising initiatives.
Day began his career in intercollegiate athletics as an athletic marketing intern at SDSU. After earning a bachelor's degree in business economics in 2009, he later served as an athletic marketing graduate assistant.
Following completion of his master's degree in sport and recreation administration in 2011, Day moved on to Northern State. He began as director of athletic marketing and promotions before being named director of athletic development and marketing. In June 2014, he was promoted to assistant athletic director for development and marketing, overseeing the annual giving fundraising through the Wolves Club, as well as managing corporate sponsorships.
