Senior Gift Officer, Library Development

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill's University Libraries seek an Assistant Director of Development to lead leadership annual and major gifts fundraising. The role focuses on cultivating and soliciting donors, with a target of at least $5,000 gifts and 150 in-person donor visits annually.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will collaborate across teams to build donor pipelines and align campaigns with university goals, supporting a comprehensive capital campaign.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• High energy, creativity, and a results-driven approach.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to set and achieve goals in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in fundraising databases and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategy.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership and major gift prospects.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective donors through in-person, virtual, and phone meetings, with a focus on securing donations and commitments of $5,000 or more.
• Complete at least 150 face-to-face donor visits annually.
• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to align fundraising strategies with Library goals and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the University Development Office and other teams to foster long-term donor relationships.
• Manage a portfolio of alumni, faculty, staff, and library supporters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

High energy

Organizational skills

Goal setting

Fundraising databases

Education

Terminal degree

Tools

CRM systems

Office software

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill's University Libraries seek an Assistant Director of Development to lead leadership annual and major gifts fundraising. The role focuses on cultivating and soliciting donors, with a target of at least $5,000 gifts and 150 in-person donor visits annually.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will collaborate across teams to build donor pipelines and align campaigns with university goals, supporting a comprehensive capital campaign.