Assistant Director of Development

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Assistant Director of Development will be an integral member of the Library Development team in the University Libraries. The Assistant Director of Development will be responsible for developing and executing a leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategy to support the mission of the University Libraries. In this role, the Assistant Director of Development will work collaboratively to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership and major gift prospects. The Assistant Director of Development will assist in the development and execution of a strategic solicitation plan to meet fundraising goals. This position will 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, and completing at least 150 face-to-face donor visits annually. Key responsibilities for this role include managing a portfolio of alumni, faculty, staff, and library supporters. The role emphasizes relationship-building and securing contributions through ongoing, personalized engagement. The Assistant Director of Development will also collaborate with the University Development Office and other teams to foster long-term donor relationships and support key fundraising initiatives for university projects and campaigns. Additionally, the position involves partnering with the Chief Development Officer to develop fundraising strategies and plans in alignment with the Library s goals and the comprehensive capital campaign at Carolina.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign equivalent) with related experience.
• Minimum 1 year professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to articulate persuasive messages effectively in writing and verbal presentations.
• Proficiency in computer databases and word processing software.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive research university setting.
• Familiarity with the University’s academic and administrative offices and their functions; knowledge of and ability to tap resources within the University community.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategy to support the mission of the University Libraries.
• Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership and major gift prospects.
• Assisting in the development and execution of a strategic solicitation plan to meet fundraising goals.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with prospective donors through in-person, virtual, and phone meetings, with a focus on securing donations and commitments of $5,000 or more.
• Completing at least 150 face-to-face donor visits annually.
• Managing a portfolio of alumni, faculty, staff, and library supporters.
• Collaborating with the University Development Office and other teams to foster long-term donor relationships and support key fundraising initiatives for university projects and campaigns.
• Partnering with the Chief Development Officer to develop fundraising strategies and plans in alignment with the Library s goals and the comprehensive capital campaign at Carolina.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level