Senior Director Annual Fund Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina

Senior Director Annual Fund Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. /benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information Position Number 003901
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Senior Director Annual Fund
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent

• Full-time
  Months per Year 12
  Work Schedule Typical university hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am
• 5:00 pm. The hours for this position may vary with the needs of the department, with the approval of the supervisor. Hours per week 40
  FLSA Status Exempt
  Division University Advancement
  Department Development (Adm)
  Work Location Foundation Building
  Salary Range $90,000
• $94,021
  Primary Purpose of Department The Office of University Development’s primary purpose is to build philanthropic relationships that engage alumni, donors, students, faculty, and the community in supporting the University’s mission.

These efforts include working closely with the donors, governing boards, alumni, friends, community members, foundations, and corporations to increase private giving to the University. The Office of University Development is within the division of University Advancement. Primary Purpose of Position The Senior Director of Annual Fund plans, designs, organizes, and oversees all aspects of annual giving solicitations and stewardship, which include, but are not limited to: direct mail appeals, crowdfunding, giving day, email appeals, and the faculty/staff campaign. Coordinating with the University’s overall fundraising objectives, the Senior Director works closely with donor relations, advancement operations, campus communication teams, development directors, the alumni association, and volunteer boards to coordinate and increase annual support for UNC Charlotte. This position oversees full-time assistant directors and is responsible for managing the infrastructure of a centralized annual giving program while developing measurements to track performance. Summary of Position Responsibilities The Senior Director of Annual Fund is responsible for the management of the University’s development efforts as it relates to securing annual support from alumni, students, friends, parents, faculty and staff, and Board members of UNC Charlotte. Develops and implements a comprehensive, multi-channel annual fundraising strategy to engage key university constituencies and drive philanthropic support.
Leads, mentors, and evaluates annual giving staff; collaborates closely with internal departments, campus partners, and external vendors to ensure coordinated program execution.
Designs and oversees an annual program calendar that includes solicitation, stewardship, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns (e.g., direct mail, Giving Day, crowdfunding).
Monitors and evaluates program performance using analytics and data systems; sets and tracks fundraising goals and key performance indicators.
Manages budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to support annual giving operations and technology needs.
Enhances donor pipeline and retention, including oversight of loyalty programs like the 1946 Society, and support of initiatives for students, alumni, and faculty/staff giving.
Benchmarks with peer institutions, researches best practices, and integrates trends to refine strategy, grow donor participation, and strengthen the culture of philanthropy. Minimum Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree and Three years of fundraising experience, or an Equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Master’s degree preferred
Higher education experience
Knowledge of ScaleFunder Platform, Salesforce, and Mongoose Cadence
Experience with online fundraising strategies
Ability to set, track, and analyze progress toward annual goals
Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategic decisions
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
A commitment to understanding industry trends and best practices, and implementing program changes, when necessary
Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong judgment and code of personal ethics
Ability to operate effectively, flexibly, and collegially in a complex organizational environment
Ability to lead and empower staff to meet both individual and team goals Necessary Certifications/Licenses Preferred Certifications/Licenses Special Notes to Applicants The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. /benefits-overview/ Posting Open Date 06/11/2025
Posting Close Date 06/19/2025
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date If time-limited please indicate appointment end date