Director of Development - School of Business

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Position/Classification

Title:

Development / Fundraising Professional, Major Gifts Sr.

Working Title:

Director of Development
- School of Business

Position Number: 617418

FLSA:
Exempt

Appointment Type:
Permanent
- Full Time

Tenure Track:
No

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Department Hiring Range:
The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

EEO-1 Category:
Professionals

SOC Code: 13-1131 - Fundraisers

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• NC State
  - Health Benefits
• NCFlex
  - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount and more.

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75-125 prospective and current donors, with responsibility for identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals with the capacity and interest to support the School of Business.
• Develop and maintain personal relationships with prospective donors through direct outreach and in-person visits and, when appropriate, engage corporate representatives and foundation officers to cultivate philanthropic partnerships and secure major gifts for the School of Business.
• Collaborate closely with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development to coordinate donor strategies, align fundraising efforts with institutional and School of Business priorities, and maximize opportunities for major gift support.

• Meet established performance metrics based on documented meaningful engagement with qualified prospects, the development and submission of gift proposals, and secured gifts, in alignment with annual fiscal year fundraising goals.
• Serve as an integral member of the School of Business leadership and advancement team, working closely with the Dean, School leadership, faculty, and staff to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies that support the School's strategic priorities.
• Participate in strategic engagement opportunities that strengthen relationships with prospective donors, alumni, corporate partners, and other stakeholders and advance philanthropic support for the School of Business.

• Assist with the oversight and engagement of the School of Business Advisory Council, supporting volunteer leadership activities that strengthen relationships, increase engagement, and cultivate philanthropic support for the School.
• Work closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development to plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising projects and initiatives that support the strategic priorities of the School of Business.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Institutional Advancement to ensure coordinated fundraising strategies, effective donor engagement, and alignment of development activities with broader University advancement goals.

• Attend School of Business, departmental, University, alumni, and development-related functions and events as appropriate to support donor engagement, relationship building, cultivation, stewardship, and advancement of the school's fundraising priorities.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies that support…