Senior Philanthropy Director — Major Gifts

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks an Associate Director for Philanthropy to lead major gift fundraising for university priorities. You will identify, cultivate and solicit donors, managing relationships with alumni, friends and foundations across colleges and units.

The role requires strategic engagement, exceptional communication, and collaboration with campus partners to advance philanthropic funding and donor stewardship. Travel and occasional events are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant fundraising experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of fundraising.
• Proven experience with cold calling, negotiating and closing gifts.
• Ability to build trust-based, respectful relationships in a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and cultivate prospects to build a portfolio of donors and groups capable of making substantial gifts to NC State.
• Meet fundraising targets; document activities and progress in the donor management system.
• Develop strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition with college/unit leadership.
• Coordinate campus donor visits, participate in donor recognition, and foster partnerships across departments.

Skills

Prospect identification

Donor relations

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks an Associate Director for Philanthropy to lead major gift fundraising for university priorities. You will identify, cultivate and solicit donors, managing relationships with alumni, friends and foundations across colleges and units.

The role requires strategic engagement, exceptional communication, and collaboration with campus partners to advance philanthropic funding and donor stewardship. Travel and occasional events are expected.