Director of Development

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Health benefits

Retirement system (TSERS)

12 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a Director of Development to lead qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for major gifts. You will manage a portfolio of prospects and coordinate strategies across colleges and units.

The role emphasizes identifying new prospects, building strong relationships with donors and collaborating with faculty and staff to secure significant gifts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination with 3 years of experience.
• Energetic, self-starting and entrepreneurial professional.
• Able to work in a team and independently with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrates integrity, diplomacy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for major gifts.
• Identify and qualify new prospects for strategic fundraising.
• Manage assigned fundraising projects and donor portfolios.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Prospect research

Donor cultivation

Portfolio management

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position

This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for an assigned group of prospects, including individuals and corporations/foundations, with a focus on major gift activity; identification and qualification of new prospects; and managing assigned fundraising projects.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type EHRA

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

The mission of the division is to expand the University’s relationship within the community for the purposes of increasing both the financial and human resources of the University. To provide operating structure and central administrative support for the Vice Chancellor and the departmental units. Development creates and maintains funding opportunities through prospect research, cultivation and stewardship. Our development officers seek to raise private gifts of $25,000 or more for the College of Business and Economics, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Services, College of Education, and the Department of Athletics. Corporate and foundation support is raised to meet the needs of all academic programs and student scholarships, and the Aggie Athletic Foundation brings major support to athletics through direct funding and corporate sponsorship.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to be a highly energetic, self-starting, creative and entrepreneurial professional.
• Ability to function in a team-oriented environment; to work independently as required; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a broad range of internal and external constituents; maintain confidential information; navigate sensitive situations; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated integrity, positive attitude, diplomacy, tact.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in fundraising in a higher education setting that includes extensive knowledge of fundraising techniques, proposal development, prospect identification, prospect research and cultivation, fund solicitation, successful closure of significant individual and/or corporate/foundation gifts; strong work ethic; and a documented history of portfolio management.

Position Information

Working Title Director of Development

Position Number 007480

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division Assoc VC for Development

Organizational Location VC for University Advancement

Organizational Unit Major & Constituent Giving

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number EPA3191

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 10/09/2026

Open Until Filled No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available 11/1/2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.