Director of Development

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for RV

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North

12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Pension

Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 3

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Director of Development to lead major gift activity and steward a diversified portfolio of prospects across colleges and programs. This EHRA-exempt, full-time role reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development and partners with campus leadership to secure gifts of $25,000 and more, including corporate/foundation gifts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in higher-ed fundraising, a Master’s degree (or an equivalent with experience), and a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Experience in higher education fundraising, proposal development, and major gifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a major gifts portfolio.
• Identify and qualify new prospects; manage assigned fundraising projects.
• Collaborate with colleges and units to align development programs with university priorities.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Prospect identification

Donor stewardship

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years fundraising experience

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

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

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

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.

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.

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.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Director of Development

Position Number

Position Number 007480

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Assoc VC for Development

Organizational Location

Organizational Location VC for University Advancement

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Major & Constituent Giving

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3191

Open Date

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

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

Date Position Available 11/1/2026

Contact Division of Human Resources

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