Director of Development

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

7d • 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. As a member of this valued team, the director of development will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of Arts and Sciences prospects for major gifts and principal gifts. This position will work collaboratively with the Foundation team and will report directly to a senior member of the development team at the Arts and Sciences Foundation.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentational skills required.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Working knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management required.
• Strong personal integrity and work ethic.
• This position requires a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of development, sales or related experience is preferred.
• Candidates with experience in a university or major college setting and with a successful track record in closing major, principal, and planned gifts preferred.
• Comprehensive campaign experience is also preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience of fundraising staff preferred in positions with management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• identification, cultivation and solicitation of Arts and Sciences prospects for major gifts and principal gifts
• Work collaboratively with the Foundation team

What This Job Offers

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