Senior Director of Development

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; 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

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

At UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School, we think differently; and more importantly, we teach differently. Opening our doors as the Department of Commerce in 1919 and awarding our first degrees to 12 students in 1921 was the beginning. Today, we have become a top-ranked business school comprised of several professional and academic degree programs that serve over 3,000 students. At Kenan-Flagler, our greatest assets are our people and our culture. We are rooted in our core values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and impact, and it goes back to our founding. It's not just something on paper, we live it, we show it. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of business leaders by providing a world class education to our students. We seek to recruit diverse, innovative, and exceptional talent to achieve this goal.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Senior Director of Development is a major and principal gift officer responsible for qualifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts of $100,000 and above from individual alumni of the business school, as well as documenting estate plans and soliciting annual fund gifts. To do so successfully, the Senior Director will build relationships with Kenan-Flagler's key donors and prospects and will have significant interaction with alumni volunteers. The position also has key responsibilities with Kenan-Flagler's capital campaign and serves as an advisor to other staff on fundraising methods. Additionally, the Senior Director may manage members of the advancement team. The Senior Director of Development reports to the Assistant Dean for Development.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The successful candidate will have significant major gift fundraising or equivalent related experience and a strong understanding of the nature and purpose of higher education. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors is required. The successful candidate will also possess exceptional interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication abilities, a demonstrated capacity to conduct multiple responsibilities, and acute organizational skills. Travel and some weekend work are required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Prefer candidates with seven or more years of major gift fundraising experience
• Experience in closing gifts $250,000 and above.
• Fundraising experience in higher education.
• Experience managing development officers

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above
• * Do you have experience successfully securing gifts of $1M or greater?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience managing frontline fundraisers?
  • Yes
  • No