Hybrid Senior Director, Major Gifts & Advancement

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Exclusive alumni discounts

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Senior Director of Development to qualify, cultivate and solicit gifts of $100,000+ from alumni and major donors. This role documents estate plans and advances annual fund gifts within the Kenan-Flagler capital campaign, guiding donors and coordinating with volunteers.

The successful candidate will lead a team, manage development officers, and report to the Assistant Dean for Development, with travel and some weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Significant major gift fundraising or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Qualify, cultivate and solicit gifts of $100,000+ from alumni and donors.
• Document estate plans and solicit annual fund gifts as part of the campaign.
• Build relationships with donors and prospective donors; collaborate with staff on fundraising methods.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor cultivation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Senior Director of Development to qualify, cultivate and solicit gifts of $100,000+ from alumni and major donors. This role documents estate plans and advances annual fund gifts within the Kenan-Flagler capital campaign, guiding donors and coordinating with volunteers.

The successful candidate will lead a team, manage development officers, and report to the Assistant Dean for Development, with travel and some weekend work required.