• Director of Development

    University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)


    Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

     

    Vacancy ID: NF0009137

     

    Salary Range: $72,900 – $108,000

    Position Summary/Description:

    This position may be eligible for hybrid and/or remote work schedule. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

     

    The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media is seeking the Director of Development to be a part of a successful and dynamic development and alumni engagement team. The primary purpose of the position is to secure private gifts to support the fundraising priorities of the school by partnering with donors to help them fulfill their passions and interests through philanthropy. The position reports to the Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Affairs.

     

    The Director of Development will work closely with the Associate Dean and the development team to create and execute a strategic development plan to enable the school to meet its strategic goals. This individual will develop, grow and manage a portfolio of 75 to 100 major donor prospects, assuring that as many as possible are retained as continued donors to the school and are upgraded in their giving and involvement. This is a metric-driven position, and the individual will be required to meet the standard development officer metrics set by University Development Office. Activity and performance toward meeting these established goals will be tracked and monitored regularly. The individual also will manage development operations.

    Education and Experience:

    Comprehensive campaign fundraising experience in an academic setting is preferred.

    Essential Skills:

    The successful candidate must have progressive fundraising experience in a related organization or field with a proven track record in personally soliciting and closing major gifts. The candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgement; attention to detail and accuracy; creativity and problem-solving skills. Travel and occasional evening/weekend work are required.

    AA/EEO 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.