Assistant Director of Development

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking an Assistant Director of Development in University Advancement to cultivate donor relations and solicit support. The role focuses on annual gifts and discovering major gifts through strategic outreach and personal stewardship.

You will plan travel for cultivation, manage annual fund activities, maintain the CRM, coordinate with leadership, prepare acknowledgments, and represent the university at events in Fayetteville and the

Qualifications

• Requires a master's or bachelor's degree with 1–2 years in higher education fundraising or related field.
• Proficiency with relationship management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Willingness to travel within Fayetteville and surrounding region.

Responsibilities

• Solicit individuals and corporations for cash contributions.
• Develop personalized travel plans for cultivation and solicitation.
• Initiate and manage annual fund-level fundraising activities.
• Identify and engage prospective major gift donors.
• Maintain relationship management system entries.
• Prepare and submit acknowledgements and processing reports.
• Collaborate with Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and other stakeholders.
• Represent the university at events across Fayetteville and surrounding region.

Skills

Fundraising

CRM experience

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Director of Development

Department

University Advancement

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director of Development cultivates and solicits donor support, engaging in personal stewardship of supporters and building relationships between the university and external constituencies. This role focuses on annual fund-level gifts and the discovery of major gifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Solicit individuals and corporations for cash contributions to Fayetteville State University.
• Develop personalized travel plans for cultivation and solicitation of gifts.
• Initiate and manage annual fund-level fundraising activities.
• Identify and engage prospective major gift donors.
• Maintain relationship management system entries.
• Prepare and submit acknowledgements and processing reports.
• Collaborate with Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and other university stakeholders.
• Represent the university at events and during fundraising activities across Fayetteville and surrounding region.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor's degree in any field with one to two years of experience in higher education fundraising, nonprofit fundraising, sales, marketing, or a related field.
• Proficiency with relationship management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take personal initiative.
• Willingness to travel within Fayetteville and surrounding region.

Preferred Qualifications

None listed.

EEO and Diversity Statement

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. The university values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran’s Statement

Fayetteville State University is a Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.