Director of Development - School of Law

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

NC State Health Benefits

11-12 Paid Holidays

TSERS - Retirement System

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount and more

Job summary

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is seeking a Director of Development for the School of Law to lead major gifts fundraising. You will manage a portfolio of 100–125 prospects, cultivate relationships, and solicit gifts of $25,000 and above to advance priority initiatives.

Collaborate with university leadership, track activities in the CRM, and ensure donor stewardship and timely reporting. This on-site role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to shape strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in major gifts, corporate relations, foundation relations, development, sales, business development, or a closely related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–125 qualified major gift prospects, with responsibility for advancing prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies designed to build meaningful relationships and align donor interests with the strategic priorities of the School of Law and the University.
• Achieve established annual performance metrics for meaningful donor engagement, including documented prospect contacts, cultivation activities, strategy development, proposals, and fundraising outcomes.
• Solicit major gifts of $25,000 and above, with a strong emphasis on securing six- and seven-figure commitments that advance key priorities and initiatives of the School of Law.
• Collaborate with University and School of Law leadership on principal gift strategies, coordinating engagement with senior administrators, faculty, and other key stakeholders to cultivate and secure transformational philanthropic investments.

Skills

Higher education fundraising

Biotechnology or STEM fundraising

Corporate partnerships

Campaign experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Information

Position/Classification Title Development / Fundraising Professional, Major Gifts Sr.

Working Title Director of Development - School of Law

Position Number 616050

FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time Tenure Track

No FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months If time limited, duration date

Department Hiring Range The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category Officials & Managers SOC Code 13-1131 - Fundraisers

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!

Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine', NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.

An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.

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Employee Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State - Health Benefits
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 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.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Division of Institutional Advancement advances a culture of philanthropy through the engagement of alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends (both individually and in the corporate community) in support of the Institution’s mission of preparing students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. By using creative strategies to enhance the University’s image, the office promotes the overall mission of North Carolina Central University to its external publics in order to solicit and acquire philanthropic support.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Development is responsible for advancing philanthropic support for the North Carolina Central University School of Law by managing a portfolio of prospective and current donors and identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects. The position focuses on expanding the pipeline of major gift opportunities of $25,000 and above and securing private support for the School of Law’s strategic priorities. The Director of Development works collaboratively with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, Dean, department heads, faculty, staff, and volunteer advisory boards to identify and advance philanthropic priorities and develop effective fundraising strategies. The position participates in regular strategy meetings with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor to evaluate prospect activity, coordinate donor engagement, and align fundraising efforts with the School’s priorities. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, the Director of Development plays a key role in building donor relationships and securing resources that support the mission, programs, and long-term strategic goals of the School of Law.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Higher education fundraising
• Biotechnology or STEM fundraising
• Corporate partnerships
• Campaign experience

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in major gifts, corporate relations, foundation relations, development, sales, business development, or a closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Work Location

Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

Function Major Gift Development

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–125 qualified major gift prospects, with responsibility for advancing prospects through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies designed to build meaningful relationships and align donor interests with the strategic priorities of the School of Law and the University.
• Achieve established annual performance metrics for meaningful donor engagement, including documented prospect contacts, cultivation activities, strategy development, proposals, and fundraising outcomes.
• Solicit major gifts of $25,000 and above, with a strong emphasis on securing six- and seven-figure commitments that advance key priorities and initiatives of the School of Law.
• Collaborate with University and School of Law leadership on principal gift strategies, coordinating engagement with senior administrators, faculty, and other key stakeholders to cultivate and secure transformational philanthropic investments.

Function Engagement and Collaboration

• Develop and maintain personal relationships with a portfolio of individual prospects, including conducting in-person visits and other meaningful engagement activities to cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support for the School of Law.
• Partner with Corporate and Foundation Relations to identify funding opportunities and develop coordinated institutional proposals that support the strategic priorities of the School of Law and the University.
• Collaborate with campus partners and key stakeholders, in coordination with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, to develop and implement effective fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Engage and cultivate relationships with alumni to strengthen their connection to the School of Law, increase alumni involvement, and build philanthropic support for the school’s programs and priorities.

Function Advancement Operations

• Maintain accurate and timely prospect activity records in the University’s CRM, documenting donor interactions, engagement strategies, solicitation activity, proposals, and outcomes.
• Prepare and coordinate fundraising proposals, donor briefing materials, and other supporting documentation to facilitate effective engagement by University and School of Law leadership.
• Ensure compliance with University fundraising policies, procedures, donor clearance processes, and applicable institutional guidelines in all development and advancement activities.
• Travel as required to support donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, alumni engagement, fundraising activities, and other University-related development initiatives.

Function Donor Stewardship

• Develop and implement comprehensive donor stewardship plans that promote meaningful engagement, demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support, and encourage continued giving.
• Coordinate appropriate donor recognition activities to acknowledge and celebrate philanthropic contributions in accordance with University policies and donor preferences.
• Prepare and provide donor impact reports that communicate how gifts and contributions are supporting the School of Law, its students, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with donors to strengthen engagement, encourage continued philanthropic support, and build lasting partnerships with the School of Law and the University.