Director for Development

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Director for Development will report to the Associate Dean for Development. S/he is responsible for personal gift portfolio of 75-100 prospects to include donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Also responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the school’s comprehensive annual giving program designed to expand the donors for the law school and increase the operational annual funds to $1.5 million, and beyond, in support of the law school’s top funding needs. The Director for Development will also manage and oversee at least one of the UNC Law Alumni Association leadership volunteer committee(s). The Director for Development will collaborate closely with the Associate Dean for Development to build a culture of high achievement and accountability across the law school advancement team, as well as strong, professional relationships with the University Development Office and campus partners throughout the University.

Requirements

• Skill to motivate and engender the confidence of prospects and donors.
• Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive environment such as a research university setting.
• Exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and performance, evidenced by collaborative teamwork, initiative, critical thinking, good judgment, consistency of output, timeliness of follow-through, and strength of written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel required.
• Some weekend work required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated successful major gift fundraising or transferrable experience.
• Knowledge of and experience at Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal gift portfolio of 75-100 prospects, including donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the school’s comprehensive annual giving program to expand donors and increase operational annual funds.
• Manage and oversee at least one UNC Law Alumni Association leadership volunteer committee.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Development to foster a culture of high achievement and accountability within the advancement team.
• Build strong, professional relationships with the University Development Office and campus partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed