Associate Director, Philanthropy — Flexible Work

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Associate Director of Philanthropy to lead donor development for the College of Design and university priorities. You will identify prospects, qualify gifts, and manage a portfolio, coordinating campus visits and donor recognition while collaborating with advancement staff and volunteers.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in fundraising; impeccable communication, relationship skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, ethics and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience with cold calling, negotiating, and closing gifts.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships in a large, complex organization.
• Commitment to a collegial, collaborative fundraising approach.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail; manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, self-starting with integrity and optimism.
• Computer literacy and competency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and cultivate a pipeline of donor prospects for the university and specific colleges.
• Meet fundraising goals through regular outreach, meetings, and annual solicitations; document activities.
• Develop new donor portfolios and advance prospects through qualification and cultivation.
• Collaborate with College leadership to create cultivation, solicitation, and recognition strategies; coordinate campus donor visits.
• Build strategic partnerships with faculty, alumni, friends, and campus colleagues to increase philanthropic funding.
• Represent the university at donor events and engage volunteers to support fundraising goals.
• Travel locally and regionally as needed for donor engagement.

Skills

Fundraising ethics

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Organization

Self-motivation

Integrity

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years fundraising experience

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks an Associate Director of Philanthropy to lead donor development for the College of Design and university priorities. You will identify prospects, qualify gifts, and manage a portfolio, coordinating campus visits and donor recognition while collaborating with advancement staff and volunteers.

Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in fundraising; impeccable communication, relationship skills, and a collaborative mindset are essential for success in a