Senior Director Annual Fund Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Senior Director Annual Fund
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Details Posted:

13-Jun-25

Location:

Charlotte, North Carolina Internal Number:

63427

Position Number:

003901

Department:

Development (Adm)

Employment Type:

Permanent –

Full-time Months Per Year:

12

Essential Duties and 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 Experience /

Education:

Bachelor’s degree and Three years of fundraising experience, or an Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education 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
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About The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research institution. Our campus is located in the piedmont of North Carolina, just two hours from the mountains and three hours from the Atlantic Ocean. A large public university with a small college feel, more than 27,200 students consider UNC Charlotte’s 1,000-acre campus their home away from home.
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