• Senior Director of Development

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


    Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

     

    Vacancy ID: NF0009392

    Position Summary/Description:

    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.

    Education 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

    Essential Skills:

    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.

    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.