Director, Gifts & Endowment | Strategic Fundraising

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO and holidays

Employer-sponsored retirement plan (4-

Health, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

North Carolina Justice Center in Raleigh, NC seeks a senior fundraising leader to direct Gifts and Endowment. The role oversees annual development plans across giving, endowment, grants, events, and other revenue, supervising a two-person team and partnering with the Executive Director on revenue opportunities.

The Director engages high-net-worth donors, manages grants, and leads events such as the Defenders of Justice Gala. A commitment to social justice and inclusive leadership is required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least ten years of major fundraising experience, including five in senior leadership.
• Proven experience developing and executing fundraising plans across multiple revenue streams.
• Experience managing grants including prospecting, budgets and reporting.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations and boards.
• Experience planning fundraising events and donor engagement opportunities.
• Experience supervising staff and managing competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of donor databases, CRM and grants-management systems.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to social, racial and economic justice and inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage NCJC's annual Development plan across giving, endowment, grants, events and other revenue.
• Oversee donor engagement, renewal, and communications strategies with Executive Director.
• Lead endowment growth and planned giving initiatives.
• Oversee grants program in partnership with Grants Manager and Finance.
• Plan and execute Defenders of Justice Gala and regional donor events.
• Supervise a two-person Development team and set priorities.
• Partner with Executive Director and Board on fundraising strategy and revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with Communications on donor messaging and stewardship.
• Ensure systems, records, reporting, and compliance for Development operations.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Donor engagement

Grants management

Relationship building

Event leadership

Staff supervision

CRM knowledge

Fundraising analytics

Communication

Equity leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CFRE preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Grants management systems

Job description

North Carolina Justice Center in Raleigh, NC seeks a senior fundraising leader to direct Gifts and Endowment. The role oversees annual development plans across giving, endowment, grants, events, and other revenue, supervising a two-person team and partnering with the Executive Director on revenue opportunities.

The Director engages high-net-worth donors, manages grants, and leads events such as the Defenders of Justice Gala. A commitment to social justice and inclusive leadership is required.