Director of Development-Athletics

About the Role

The Director of Development drives the strategic vision and execution of comprehensive fundraising efforts for the NCCU Department of Athletics while serving as a vital member of the Executive Leadership Team. The role supports a department that comprises 15 varsity sports and is part of an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program that places the highest priority on a quality academic and athletic experience for student-athletes.

North Carolina Central University is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, known as "The City of Medicine." Founded in 1910, NCCU is a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation, fostering innovation and progress.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit donor prospects in support of NCCU Athletics to reach annual fundraising goals as set forth by the Director of Athletics in conjunction with the Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement.
• Actively participate with the Office of Institutional Advancement in moves management, prospect screening, and goal setting via regularly scheduled group or individual meetings.
• Supervise Development & Corporate operations, undergraduate and graduate interns assigned to the Development Office.
• Serve as an executive leadership team member and senior staff member of the Department of Athletics.
• Plan and implement all aspects of the major and annual gift fundraising program, including prospect management from identification through stewardship, events, communications, social media, and volunteer management for programmatic needs across 15 varsity sports.
• Collaborate with internal compliance teams and external NIL collectives to facilitate fundraising efforts that support student-athlete Revenue Sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives.
• Partner with athletic leadership to educate donors and align fundraising strategies with emerging Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) programs and student-athlete Revenue Sharing (RevShare) initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of frontline development experience in collegiate athletics or higher education advancement (preferred).
• Proven skills in meeting goals for contributions, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts for an Intercollegiate Athletics program.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred experience using Raiser’s Edge, ticketing system software, and Adobe software packages.

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, and more
• 11–12 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

Schedule

This is a permanent, full-time position at 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week, 12 months). The role is exempt under the FLSA.