Director for Development

Hiring Range Commensurate with education, skills, and experience.

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 University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship;

to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

The Director for Development will report to the Associate Dean for Development. S/he is responsible for personal gift portfolio of 75-100 prospects to include donor identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Also responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the school’s comprehensive annual giving program designed to expand the donors for the law school and increase the operational annual funds to $1.5 million, and beyond, in support of the law school’s top funding needs.

The Director for Development will also manage and oversee at least one of the UNC Law Alumni Association leadership volunteer committee(s). The Director for Development will collaborate closely with the Associate Dean for Development to build a culture of high achievement and accountability across the law school advancement team, as well as strong, professional relationships with the University Development Office and campus partners throughout the University.

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.

The skill to motivate and engender the confidence of prospects and donors. Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive environment such as a research university setting; and exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and performance as evidenced by collaborative teamwork, initiative, critical thinking, good judgment, consistency of output, timeliness of follow-through and strength of written and verbal communication skills. Travel and some weekend work are required.

Demonstrated successful major gift fundraising or transferrable experience preferred. Strong preference for applicants with knowledge of and experience at Carolina.

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