Director of Philanthropy

Director of Philanthropy Director of Philanthropy

Company:

North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:

Development and Fundraising

Type:

Full-Time Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities.

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Location:

Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties:

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors to NC State University. This position will focus on a specific assigned region and/or constituency to maximize support to all areas of the University. The Director will be expected to manage a portfolio of discovery and actively managed prospects while also collaborating with fundraising colleagues across campus.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects to create and grow a pipeline of 6- and 7-figure donors Strategic development and management of an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more, including development and execution of strategies in line with fundraising best practices (ie, Plus Delta) Consistently meet or exceed annual goals for outreach contacts, qualifications, visits, proposals submitted, and funds raised Creation and implementation of comprehensive strategies to leverage networks and maximize fundraising results in assigned geographic regions and/or constituencies. Collaboration with colleagues to help align donors' philanthropic interests with various priorities across campus. Coordination of engagement and stewardship efforts as needed with appropriate University Advancement and other campus colleagues.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Attend a variety of College and university events throughout the year. Regular travel (local and out of state) and occasional night and weekend work is required for this position. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of experience, including 3 years of progressive advancement experience.

Required Qualifications:

Proven experience and demonstrated success in major individual gift fundraising, preferably in higher education, with a deep understanding of cultivating and soliciting prospects Knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of successful fundraising and comprehensive capital campaigns Proven relationship builder with the ability to form trusting relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, volunteers, alumni and colleagues Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a high attention to detail and processes Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment Unquestioned integrity Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude Computer literacy and competency with electronic donor information systems; including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Experience in cold calling and negotiating and closing gifts Ability to travel to assigned regions Ability to work evenings and weekends as required

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree Progressive responsibility and experience in institutional advancement Experience staffing an academic leader and developing fundraising strategies for an academic program Proficiency in portfolio management and developing and executing prospect strategy per fundraising best practices An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment

Required License or Certification:

A valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.