Development Leader: Major Gifts & Campaigns

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an associate director of development to identify, cultivate and solicit Arts and Sciences major gifts. You will work with the Arts and Sciences Foundation and a board or initiative, reporting to a senior development leader.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of direct fundraising experience; exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication, discretion and ethics are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience.
• For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentational skills required. Superior written and verbal communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate and solicit Arts and Sciences prospects for major gifts.
• Collaborate with the Foundation team and with a board or special initiative.
• Report directly to a senior member of the development team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Ethical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM/database management

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an associate director of development to identify, cultivate and solicit Arts and Sciences major gifts. You will work with the Arts and Sciences Foundation and a board or initiative, reporting to a senior development leader.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of direct fundraising experience; exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication, discretion and ethics are required.