Senior Director, Major Gifts & Engineering

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising for the William States Lee College of Engineering, building a robust donor pipeline and guiding six- to seven-figure gifts.

This exempt, EHRA Non-Faculty role reports to the Dean and partners with campus leadership to strategize campaigns, manage a 125-150 donor portfolio, and advance the $500M For the Love of Charlotte initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of major gift fundraising experience.
• CFRE certification preferred.
• Proven track record securing six to seven figure gifts.
• Experience working with volunteers and alumni.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, solicit, and steward gifts of $35,000+.
• Manage a 125–150 donor portfolio through the moves management continuum.
• Develop fundraising plans for the For the Love of Charlotte campaign.
• Partner with Dean and college leadership on high-level solicitations.
• Prepare persuasive proposals and presentations to motivate donors.
• Travel locally, regionally, and out of state as required.
• Represent UNC Charlotte’s priorities to external constituents.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Relationship management

Donor cultivation

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE preferred

Tools

Fundraising databases

Job description

UNC Charlotte seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising for the William States Lee College of Engineering, building a robust donor pipeline and guiding six- to seven-figure gifts.

This exempt, EHRA Non-Faculty role reports to the Dean and partners with campus leadership to strategize campaigns, manage a 125-150 donor portfolio, and advance the $500M For the Love of Charlotte initiative.