Development Coordinator

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail and restaurant discounts

Child care savings

Discounts on performing arts events

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill’s WUNC Radio is seeking a donor relations associate to engage listeners and donors, handle inquiries, and support fundraising events. You will work closely with the Development team and reporters to maintain strong donor relations and accurate gift processing.

The role emphasizes excellent communication, independent work, and familiarity with nonprofit fundraising practices, in a public radio environment. On-site position at Chapel Hill with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, gift processing, data management with individual or mass record updates or building and running queries or reports.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related online tools.

Responsibilities

• Interact with listeners and donors to respond to inquiries at events, fundraisers or on the phone.
• Support the Development staff and reporters in donor relations and event coordination.
• Represent WUNC and ensure excellent donor service and engagement.

Skills

Listener familiarity

Donor inquiries handling

Data management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary

Are you interested in working with a fun team and for one of the best public radio stations in the country? Listeners make everything WUNC does possible, and we need someone who loves public radio and WUNC listeners. You’ll work directly with listeners, the Development staff, and the rest of WUNC’s award-winning team. If you listen to WUNC , you’ll love meeting the reporters, journalists, and hosts who make it all happen. WUNC listener is preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Being a listener is highly preferred as this position must be knowledgeable about WUNC’s on-air programming and be able to respond to donor inquiries at events, fundraisers or on the phone
• Strong verbal and written interactions with donors, listeners, guests, on-site visitors, vendors or staff
• Possess knowledge in the areas of nonprofit fundraising, gift processing, data management with individual or mass record updates or building and running queries or reports
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), search engines, or social media platforms
• Possess the ability to function independently with minimum or no direct supervision in performing tasks

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

• Required Documents
  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume
  • Cover Letter
• Optional Documents
  • List of References

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