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Executive Director of Development for Strategic Initiatives Location Chapel Hill, NC : Posting Information
Department University Development Office-250100 Career Area Development and Fundraising Posting Open Date 12/04/2025 Application Deadline 01/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Executive Director of Development for Strategic Initiatives Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20057022 Vacancy ID NF0007607 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Based on qualifications/experience, internal equity, and departmental budget restrictions. Proposed Start Date 01/29/2024 Position Information Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit University Development's purpose is to support the mission of the university by raising private resources to enhance financial support for students, faculty, programs, and facilities. University Development provides leadership and centralized services to all development offices throughout the University, serving as a focal point for annual giving, application development and IT support; campaign management; constituent programs; corporate and foundation relations; donor relations; gift planning; gift services; industry relations; marketing/communications; parents giving; principal gifts; prospect management, research and analytics; regional programs; scholarships and student aid; talent management; university events; and volunteer engagement. Carolina Development is proud of its donor-centered philosophy, pursuing activities that always respect the interests and intentions of the donor as well as the University. The organization's collaborative nature is a critical component to fulfilling our mission of raising private funds to benefit the university. Location, Location, Location Want to live in Chapel Hill? If so, we have tons of perks to offer you. Discounts and access to many UNC-CH athletics, Performing Arts, Gym memberships and many more on campus and local community opportunities along with a perks program that provides employees with over 800 local deals. Want to live outside of Chapel Hill but still in the area? You have a choice of smaller communities, cities, or even suburbs in areas like Raleigh and Durham. Both living experiences offer a multitude of advantages designed to fit your needs and still enjoy the perks offered by UNC-CH. Tuition & Fee Waiver Program: Check out our Tuition & Fee Waivers Programs Benefits: Explore the benefits of working at UNC-CH Benefits and Leave - UNC Human Resources Position Summary The University Development Office is seeking an Executive Director of Development for Strategic Initiatives, who would be responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategy for a specific strategic initiative. The person holding this position will be the fundraising subject matter expert for initiative. As the subject matter expert, the executive director will marshal the resources of the academic unit(s), partner(s) and the University Development Office to develop private philanthropic support for the initiative. This position will also be a key strategic partner for the lead academic officer(s) for the initiative (typically a dean, provost or similar role), the vice chancellor for development, the principal gifts team and the corporate and foundation relations team. The executive director will be expected to identify appropriate funding opportunities and potential donors from the Carolina alumni base, corporate and foundation partners and beyond who would be interested in those opportunities. In addition to developing strategy, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with individuals, corporations, and foundations on behalf of the partner(s) associated with a specific initiative. The position will initiate, strengthen and manage strategic relationships with corporate and foundation philanthropic partners and individual donors, closing major and principal gifts and grants of $100,000 and above. This position will plan and implement a program of identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major corporate, foundation, and individual prospects. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Minimum of a bachelor's degree required with related experience. Minimum of five years of experience in higher education fundraising. Mastery of the principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of corporate, foundation and individual donors with demonstrated ability to close major gifts of $100,000 or greater. Must demonstrate superior people skills. Experience in writing successful proposals and meeting goals. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive, research university setting. Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and volunteers. Willingness to do extensive travel. A strong drive to be successful. A high energy level; Integrity/sincerity. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Fundraising experience for strategic or multidisciplinary initiatives. Appropriate subject matter expertise that matches to one or more university strategic priorities. Demonstrated ability to close gifts of $1 million or greater. Success working with both individual donors and corporate, foundation and other institutional donors. - Prior experience staffing academic administrators in development setting.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
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