Director of Development

Director of Development
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Application Deadline
01/05/2025

Hiring Range
$110,000 - $125,000

Proposed Start Date
01/13/2025

Position Description:  
The Director of Development will serve in a leadership role in the UNC Gillings School Advancement Office by cultivating and soliciting gifts in the $100,000 – $5,000,000 range from alumni, friends, faculty, staff and other sources for the School’s top priorities and will support the day-to-day operations of the major gift activity team. S/he will be an active leader of the Office of Advancement within the School of Public Health and report directly to the Associate Dean for Advancement.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:  
The successful candidate will have experience in cultivating donors and soliciting and closing gifts of $100,000 or more. Candidates should have experience that evidences a mastery of the principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, closure and stewardship of individual prospects; and superb written and oral communication skills with proven ability to persuade. S/he will also have the ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive, Research University setting; the ability to motivate and engender the confidence of volunteers, faculty members, potential donors, foundation and corporate partners and the ability to work as part of a dynamic, energetic team in a fast-paced, results-oriented organization with high standards.

Education Requirements:  
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Qualifications and Experience:  
Preference given to candidates with backgrounds in higher education or health related fields.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292747

Department Contact Name and Title:  LaSonya W. Hudson, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  lwhitwor@email.unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  12/09/2024

Posting Close Date:  01/05/2025

Open Until Filled:  No

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:  If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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