Tyler Eckstein

• Manage donor events and hospitality initiatives in conjunction with athletic competitions to enhance engagement and support.
• Organize and implement a communication calendar for donors that shares updates on athletics news and events.
• Engage in individualized donor outreach to address specific needs and concerns.
• Collaborate with all 19 varsity athletics programs to assess fundraising priorities and implement strategic initiatives.
• Partner with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional strategies for the Furman Athletics Fund on all social media channels.
• Awarded the 2024–2025 Athletics Staff Member of the Year for outstanding contributions to fundraising and athletic department initiatives.

• Assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Development in implementing and managing daily operations related to annual giving.
• Support the coordination and execution of game day donor events for football and men’s basketball.
• Organize gift reports for the development team.
• Operate the office phone line with daily phone calls.

• Manage the team calendar, including practice schedules, game day itineraries, and class coordination.
• Coordinate all aspects of team travel, including transportation, hotel accommodations, and meal planning.
• Supervise and mentor student-managers responsible for assisting with daily team operations.
• Serve as Camp Administrator for the Bob Richey Basketball Camp, overseeing logistics and enrollment for over 500 campers.
• Assist with social media strategy and content creation to promote Furman Basketball on a national stage.
• Contributed as an integral member of the staff during the 2022–2023 season, helping guide the team to:

- A school-record 28 wins
- The program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1980
- Furman’s first NCAA Tournament win since 1974

• Organized and compiled team analytics to support game planning and scouting for the coaching staff.
• Managed team video software and conducted film breakdowns for games, practices, and recruiting purposes.
• Assisted the Director of Basketball Operations with daily logistics, including scheduling, travel coordination, and equipment management.

• Served as a student assistant for the Men's Basketball team, supporting day-to-day operations and team needs.
• Assisted with player workouts and practices by rebounding, operating the game clock, maintaining a clean court, and performing additional duties as needed.
• Oversaw and managed all team equipment logistics for away games.
• Awarded the 2019 Unsung Hero Award by the Furman Shucker Leadership Institute, recognizing behind-the-scenes contributions and a strong commitment to enhancing student life on campus.

• Served as Camp Manager for the Jon Scheyer Basketball Camps in 2024 and 2025,
• Worked alongside the Duke Men’s Basketball support staff to execute all logistical components of camp operations, supporting 500 campers and 50 coaches per session.