Director of Development

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for an assigned group of prospects, including individuals and corporations/foundations, with a focus on major gift activity; identification and qualification of new prospects; and managing assigned fundraising projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required with related experience.
• Experience in higher education fundraising, non-profit fundraising, sales or other relevant experience required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, meet high goals and interact effectively with alumni, friends, faculty and staff in a comprehensive research university setting.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Master’s degree.
• Seven years or more of related experience.
• Skills and experience relevant to securing major gifts, which can include front line fundraising, financial advising, and estate planning, and sales.
• A strategic, entrepreneurial, and innovative approach to fundraising.
• A knowledge of contemporary philanthropy and the vehicles available to individuals to achieve their philanthropic goals.
• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and collaboratively.
• The capacity to communicate with a wide variety of individuals and inspire them to support programming in a broad range of University programs.
• An understanding of complex, comprehensive institutions and an appreciation for and understanding of diverse audiences and communities.

Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more