Remote Regional Major Gifts Director (Charlotte)

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Regional Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising across the Charlotte region and surrounding markets. This role emphasizes donor-centered strategy, portfolio growth, and collaboration with campus partners to secure transformational gifts.

Based in Charlotte with national scope, the Regional Director will travel regularly to engage high-capacity donors, alumni, and friends, aligning philanthropic opportunities with university priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Major gift fundraising in Higher Education ($50k+).
• Knowledge of private funding landscape in higher education.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle donor information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly scheduled meetings with prospective donors and assigned portfolio.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward University-wide prospects and donors for current and deferred gifts.
• Develop fundraising strategies to secure principal and major gifts in support of university priorities.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and solicitation materials as needed.
• Collaborate with campus partners and central development staff to maximize giving potential.

Skills

Fundraising success

Donor cultivation

Strong communication

Strategic planning

Portfolio management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GAIL CRM

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Regional Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising across the Charlotte region and surrounding markets. This role emphasizes donor-centered strategy, portfolio growth, and collaboration with campus partners to secure transformational gifts.

Based in Charlotte with national scope, the Regional Director will travel regularly to engage high-capacity donors, alumni, and friends, aligning philanthropic opportunities with university priorities.