Director of Philanthropy I
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193565EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Director of Philanthropy IAnticipated Hiring Range
$105,000 - $110,000Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
190101 - College Of Veterinary MedicineAbout the Department
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation, Inc. works to provide assistance to help support educational activities, maintain a prominent faculty, encourage diverse research, and facilitate cooperative interactions by developing partnerships with alums and friends through communications and development activities to increase private support for the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM).
Essential Job Duties
The Director of Philanthropy I is responsible for identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors to NC State University. This position will serve as a part of the College of Veterinary Medicine Advancement team and will focus on maximizing support to all areas of the College of Veterinary Medicine and university in an effort to maximize support to all areas of the University. As appropriate, the Director will also identify and coordinate the management of key volunteers in assigned regions. 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 major gift ($50,000 and above) donors.
- Strategic development and management of a portfolio with approximately 150 prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $50,000 or more.
- Conduct 144 personal meetings with prospects and donors annually and participate in 12 solicitations annually
- Creation and implementation of comprehensive strategies to leverage networks and maximize fundraising results in assigned geographic regions.
- Identification, coordination and management of key volunteers in assigned geographic regions.
- Collaboration with colleagues to help align donors’ philanthropic interests with various priorities across campus.
- Coordination of stewardship efforts as needed with appropriate University Advancement and other campus colleagues.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned. Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel (local and out of state) and occasional night and weekend work is required for this position.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education and Experience
- Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience OR
- A relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree
Other Required Qualifications
Experience in major gift fundraising, preferably at a higher education institution, exceptional writing, organizational, and communications skills, and the ability to work with faculty, administrators, and volunteers in a large, complex research university.
Key characteristics for applicants:
Key characteristics for applicants:
- Positive, team-oriented attitude is imperative
- Self-motivated and self-starting
- Ability to work well with faculty, administrators, volunteers, and other
- advancement and development colleagues as part of a team in a large, complex research university
- Solution-oriented
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Experience in cold calling, negotiating, and closing business deals
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising
- High level of computer literacy
- Ability to travel frequently around the state of North Carolina and some out-of-state travel
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience closing six-figure gifts
- Have previous capital campaign experience and a strong knowledge of all aspects of major gift move management, individual, and planned giving
- Experience in a major university setting is preferred but not mandatory
- Strong interpersonal skills, including public speaking, written professional communication, and an ability to work effectively in a complex institution
- Experience in grateful patient fundraising
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- A valid NC driver’s license must be obtained within 60 days of start date and must be maintained throughout employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
08/01/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number
00110961Position Type
SAAO Tier IIFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
190101 - College Of Veterinary MedicineAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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.
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.
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