Philanthropy Associate Director (Hybrid)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement programs

Disability plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks an Associate Director for Philanthropy in Raleigh, NC to lead donor engagement and cultivate partnerships across colleges and units. You will drive strategic philanthropy, manage a diverse portfolio, and coordinate campus visits and events to secure private support for university priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of fundraising experience, with exceptional communication, relationship-building and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, practices, and ethics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience with cold calling, negotiating, and closing gifts.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships in a large, complex organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a donor portfolio with capacity to make gifts of $25,000–$99,999 or more.
• Meet fundraising goals and document activities in a timely manner.
• Develop strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition.
• Coordinate campus visits and donor recognition.
• Develop relationships among faculty, alumni, friends and campus colleagues.
• Represent college(s) at universitywide donor events.
• Attend events; travel; some nights/weekends as required.

Skills

Fundraising knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organization skills

Self-motivation

Ethics/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

NC State University seeks an Associate Director for Philanthropy in Raleigh, NC to lead donor engagement and cultivate partnerships across colleges and units. You will drive strategic philanthropy, manage a diverse portfolio, and coordinate campus visits and events to secure private support for university priorities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of fundraising experience, with exceptional communication, relationship-building and organizational skills.