Senior Director of Development – Engineering Major Gifts

The University of North Carolina

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a Senior Director of Development to lead major gift fundraising for the William States Lee College of Engineering within UNC Charlotte’s ambitious For the Love of Charlotte Campaign. You will build a robust pipeline, craft compelling proposals, and work closely with the Dean and leadership to convert donor interest into transformative gifts.

Ideal candidates will have a proven history of six- and seven-figure commitments, exceptional

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; six+ years of professional major gift frontline fundraising experience preferred.
Demonstrated track record securing six- and seven-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals.
Strong relationship management skills and ability to engage volunteers and senior leadership.
Proficiency with fundraising databases and ability to translate academic initiatives into fundable opportunities.

Responsibilities

Drive fundraising efforts for the College of Engineering and University-wide initiatives targeting gifts of $35,000+.
Independently conduct high-volume discovery to identify new prospect pools and manage 125+ donor meetings annually.
Maintain 125–150 major gift prospects in a moves management continuum with a focus on strategic solicitations.
Develop and deploy innovative fundraising plans to meet campaign goals and university priorities.