Director of Philanthropic Strategy & Prospect Management

NC State College of Engineering; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

Zusammenfassung

NC State College of Engineering seeks a Director of Philanthropic Strategy & Prospect Management to guide fundraising strategy, optimize donor portfolios, and lead CRM initiatives. You will partner with senior leadership to maximize philanthropic results using data-informed decisions and analytics.

The role requires experience in major gift fundraising within a university setting and a collaborative approach to working with gift officers and research teams.

Qualifikationen

• Requires a relevant post-baccalaureate degree with 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for fundraising in a public university.
• Effective ability to multi-task and work with diverse constituencies.
• Collegial and team-oriented work style.

Aufgaben

• Serve as strategic advisor on fundraising priorities and campaign readiness.
• Lead portfolio optimization and prospect assignment strategies.
• Develop executive dashboards and performance reports for fundraising.
• Monitor pipeline health and donor movement.
• Coordinate CRM initiatives and user adoption for Salesforce (Lobo).
• Oversee portfolio management and regular reviews with gift officers.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Enthusiasm for fundraising

Organizational skills

Public university fundraising

Ausbildung

Relevant post-baccalaureate degree

Tools

Database applications

Jobbeschreibung

Posting Details Posting Information Posting Number PG194851EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Director of Philanthropic Strategy & Prospect Management Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and education Work Schedule 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Engineering Advancement About the Department

About NC State:

North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today it is the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 high-performing students, 8,000 pre-eminent faculty and staff and over 230,000 living alumni. NC State is known for its leadership in research, education and service and as a research extensive university, is recognized for its strengths in science, engineering and technology. The University consistently ranks among the top public universities and is one of the best values in higher education.

Primary Function Of Organization:

NC State is home to one of the world’s finest colleges of engineering and computer sciences. For the second year in a row the College ranked 25th overall in the US News and 12th among public institutions. In 2018-19, research expenditures in the College reached nearly $198 million which ranked 6th among public engineering colleges. NC State Engineering also serves as the lead institution on two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers. More than 10,000 students attend the College of Engineering involved in one of the 18 bachelors’, 21 master’s and 13 doctoral degree programs offered. There are nine academic departments including: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Nuclear Engineering. The College’s commitment to excellence is evidenced by the success of our faculty and students. Each year, both faculty and students receive numerous scholarly and professional awards for their teaching and technological achievements, and our graduates find top-notch careers in research and development, design, production, and management. Many of our 65,000 alumni hold leadership positions in government and both private and public sector institutions worldwide.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Director of Philanthropic Strategy & Prospect Management serves as the College of Engineering’s strategic advisor on fundraising performance, portfolio optimization, campaign readiness, and prospect strategy. This position partners closely with the Assistant Dean for Philanthropy and frontline fundraisers to maximize philanthropic results through data-informed decision making, fundraising analytics, CRM leadership, and strategic portfolio management. Rather than serving solely as a prospect manager, this role functions as a strategic partner to fundraising leadership by helping ensure gift officers are focused on the highest-impact opportunities and equipped with the information, systems, and strategy necessary to maximize fundraising success.

Core Responsibilities

• Philanthropic Strategy

Provide strategic guidance that strengthens fundraising performance across the College.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to the Assistant Dean and Executive Director on fundraising priorities and campaign readiness.
• Lead portfolio optimization and prospect assignment strategies.
• Facilitate prospect strategy meetings with frontline fundraisers.
• Identify opportunities, risks, and trends within all levels of the major gift fundraising pipeline – focusing on the continuum from major gift discovery to major gifts to principal giving.
• Develop recommendations to maximize fundraising productivity and philanthropic outcomes.
• Support campaign planning and principal gift pipeline development.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio management and assignment processes.
• Monitor prospect movement through the donor pipeline.
• Ensure portfolio health and accountability.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews with gift officers.
• Coordinate closely with University Advancement Prospect Development on prospect management and research, working closely with analysts on research projects to fill fundraiser portfolios & gaps.
• Develop recommendations for prospect assignment and portfolio balancing.

CRM Strategy & Salesforce (Lobo) Leadership

Serve as the College’s functional expert for Salesforce (Lobo), ensuring the CRM effectively supports fundraising strategy and frontline success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the College of Engineering’s primary functional lead for Salesforce (Lobo).
• Partner with University Advancement on CRM implementation, enhancements, testing, and user adoption.
• Develop best practices, workflows, and business processes within Salesforce.
• Train and support frontline fundraisers in the effective use of the CRM.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across fundraising operations.
• Translate fundraising needs into CRM solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to leverage Salesforce to improve fundraising performance and reporting.

Fundraising Analytics & Performance

Provide meaningful data and analysis that informs leadership decisions and drives fundraising success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop executive dashboards and performance reports in Salesforce that track activity, strategy and pipeline health.
• Monitor fundraising KPIs and portfolio metrics.
• Analyze pipeline health and fundraising trends.
• Forecast fundraising performance and campaign progress.
• Track proposal activity and donor movement.
• Produce regular reports that support strategic decision making by the Assistant Dean and fundraising leadership.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a relevant post-baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Other Required Qualifications

• Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Enthusiasm for fund-raising in a public university.
• Effective ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with multiple and varied constituencies.
• Collegiality; ability to work as part of a team in a goal-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn database applications.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Driver’s license required to make visits and attend events.

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 09/03/2026 Anticipated Close Date Open until filled

Position Details

Position Number 00103158 Position Type EPS/SAAO Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 143801 - Engineering Advancement EEO

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