Philanthropy Officer

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

The Division of Student Success is seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Officer to join our team and support the fundraising efforts for Division. This role involves assisting in the development and execution of a strategic solicitation plan to meet fundraising goals. The Philanthropy Officer 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 by qualifying at least 24 new donor prospects and completing at least 150 face-to-face donor visits annually. Reporting at this time to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, Scholarships and Student Experience, the Philanthropy Officer will be an integral member of the Development team for the Division of Student Success. The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for developing and executing a leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategy to support the mission of Division, including support for scholarships, student experiences, student support services, and more. In this role, the Philanthropy Officer will work collaboratively to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership and major gift prospects. Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of the University. The role emphasizes relationship-building and securing contributions through ongoing, personalized engagement. The Philanthropy Officer 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 that focus on graduate and professional students. Additionally, the position involves partnering with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development and directors of development for the Division of Student Success to develop fundraising strategies and plans in alignment with Division’s goals and the upcoming comprehensive capital campaign.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Ability to meet deadlines
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.
Fundraising experience and/or related and transferable skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and execution of a strategic solicitation plan to meet fundraising goals.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective donors through in-person, virtual, and phone meetings.
Secure donations and commitments of $5,000 or more.
Qualify at least 24 new donor prospects annually.
Complete at least 150 face-to-face donor visits annually.
Develop and execute a leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategy to support the mission of Division, including support for scholarships, student experiences, student support services, and more.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership and major gift prospects.
Manage a portfolio of alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters of the University.
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 that focus on graduate and professional students.
Partner with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development and directors of development for the Division of Student Success to develop fundraising strategies and plans in alignment with Division’s goals and the upcoming comprehensive capital campaign.