Associate Director of Development

Posting Information

• Department Ackland Art Museum-520500
• Career Area Development and Fundraising
• Posting Open Date 09/15/2026
• Final date to receive applications 10/06/2026
• Open Until Filled No
• Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title Associate Director of Development
• Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number
• Vacancy NF0010040
• Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
• FTE 1
• Hours per week 40
• Position Location North Carolina, US
• Proposed Start Date 11/01/2026

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Ackland Art Museum is one of the leading public university art museums in the country. With nearly 30 employees, dozens of volunteers, and a budget of approximately $4M per year, the Ackland maintains a collection of over 20,000 works of art. It produces four major exhibitions and many smaller installations annually. The museum receives nearly 60,000 visitors, always free of charge, who come from all 100 North Carolina counties, across the nation, and internationally each year.

The Ackland serves UNC students, faculty, and the public through its special exhibitions, programs, and activities based on its permanent collection. The staff of the Ackland works with approximately 150 faculty and graduate instructors each year to provide opportunities for them to meet their teaching and research goals by bringing their classes to the museum (approximately 10,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students).

The Ackland provides approximately 20 internships annually for both graduate and undergraduate students. It welcomes and trains a corps of 30 docents to work with K-12 schools and the public.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer and acting as the number two development officer, the Associate Director of Development at the Ackland Art Museum will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects and donors at the leadership annual giving and major gift level, and create a strategic comprehensive development plan for private support through planned gifts, major gifts, leadership annual giving and corporate and foundation gifts.

Focusing on pipeline growth and prospect management, this position will maintain an active pipeline of qualified prospects and donors, engaging and motivating donors, volunteers, faculty, and administrators as appropriate. He/she will assist with staffing board and affinity groups and help plan fundraising and stewardship events, particularly as they relate to leadership annual giving and major gift prospects and donors. The Associate Director of Development will also participate as a member of the University’s central development…