Associate Director of Philanthropy: Donor Growth & Engagement

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks an Associate Director of Philanthropy to support the College of Education’s annual fundraising goals. You will work with the Senior Director and NC State advancement staff to identify, qualify, and cultivate alumni and donors to secure private philanthropic support.

You will build a robust donor portfolio, drive solicitation strategies, and collaborate across campus to advance gifts and strengthen the Wolfpack community.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years or greater of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills
• Proven experience with cold calling, negotiating, and closing business deals / gifts
• Ability to build trust-based, respectful and effective relationships in a large, complex organization
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline and portfolio of individual prospects with capacity to make gifts in the $25,000-$99,999 range to the College of Education.
• Meet fundraising goals including monthly meetings and annual solicitations; document activities.
• Develop a new portfolio of donors through discovery and qualification.
• Assist in developing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and recognition.
• Coordinate and host campus visits by donors and participate in donor recognition.
• Develop strategic relationships among faculty, alumni, friends, and campus colleagues to increase philanthropic funding.
• Represent the College of Education at college and university donor events.

Skills

Fundraising knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Organization

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer literacy

CRM experience

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks an Associate Director of Philanthropy to support the College of Education’s annual fundraising goals. You will work with the Senior Director and NC State advancement staff to identify, qualify, and cultivate alumni and donors to secure private philanthropic support.

You will build a robust donor portfolio, drive solicitation strategies, and collaborate across campus to advance gifts and strengthen the Wolfpack community.