Associate Director of Development

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of School of Social Work prospects at the level of $10,000 or greater from individual alumni and friends of the School of Social Work. The Associate Director will also solicit and close major gifts of $100,000 or greater as feasible and will have other related responsibilities. This position will work collaboratively with the other members of the advancement and communications teams to craft donor engagement and solicitation strategy, draft proposals and create stewardship plans. Up to 50% travel is required. While most of the travel will be in-state, out of state travel will also be occasionally required. In collaboration with the Dean and Associate Dean, the Associate Director will build relationships with the school’s leadership, faculty, and key donors and prospects and will have significant interaction with alumni volunteers. The Associate Director will plan an integrated program of activities that will maximize initiatives tailored to develop each prospect’s awareness, understanding, involvement and commitment to the School of Social Work’s priorities. This includes celebratory events, high touch contact with prospects, reporting to volunteers, and stewardship. The Associate Director will also assist with management of the School of Social Work’s Board of Advisors. The position will be located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and 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.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills and superior written and verbal communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of database management required as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Sound knowledge and understanding of fund raising principles and concepts.
• The ability to handle highly confidential or sensitive information and to work effectively in a team environment.
• The ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive university setting.
• The ability to work effectively with volunteers.
• A high energy level and a strong desire to be successful.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with a comprehensive donor database is desirable.

Responsibilities

• identification, cultivation and solicitation of School of Social Work prospects at the level of $10,000 or greater from individual alumni and friends of the School of Social Work
• solicit and close major gifts of $100,000 or greater as feasible
• work collaboratively with the other members of the advancement and communications teams to craft donor engagement and solicitation strategy, draft proposals and create stewardship plans
• build relationships with the school’s leadership, faculty, and key donors and prospects and will have significant interaction with alumni volunteers
• plan an integrated program of activities that will maximize initiatives tailored to develop each prospect’s awareness, understanding, involvement and commitment to the School of Social Work’s priorities
• assist with management of the School of Social Work’s Board of Advisors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees