Donor Services Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000 - $60,000

Work Schedule Monday
- Friday ; 8:00 am-5:00 pm and other hours as needed to fulfill the duties of this position;
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements available;
Fully remote or out-of-state employment is not available for this role.

Job Location Raleigh, NC

North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 300,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

We’re also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture.

All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.

The mission of University Advancement is to secure support for NC State University in terms of dollars, service, and engagement by delivering an integrated program of development, alumni relations and advancement services. Our objective is to build deep and long-term relationships with alumni and other stakeholders, and partners that will ensure increased support to NC State in the future.

Advancement Services provides timely, accurate and actionable resources to enhance fundraising and engagement activities at NC State University. We achieve this through effective business intelligence and reporting, compelling donor research and analysis, innovative technology, quality donor and alumni information, and superior customer service, all while applying ethical gift and data management practices. Advancement Services supports the operations of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and University Development as well as college and unit advancement offices.

The unit oversees the University’s alumni & donor database (Ellucian’s Advance Web solution), analytics and reporting systems, processing gifts and conducting research about potential contribution opportunities. Advancement Services also maintains financial records, conducts donor research, receipts private gifts following the NC State Standard Operating Procedures for Acceptance of Gifts, administers the corporate matching gifts program, updates & verifies alumni records, plans and manages gift agreements & endowment reports.

The Office of Donor Services is an award-winning team committed to excellence and innovation. The office supports both standard and non-standard gift agreements, distinguished professorship agreements, endowment reporting, donor and honoree legacy pages, and naming opportunities.

Donor Services also serves as a key partner to fundraisers, providing guidance on IRS, federal, and state laws and regulations related to charitable giving and gift agreements. Donor Services also conducts naming evaluations for donors seeking to name facilities, programs, and positions, and guides development officers through established processes and policies.

As a Pack member,
you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits,
Wellness & Recreation Membership
, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a…