Director for Campaign Strategy and Donor Development

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. 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.

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-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.

UNC School of Law of Law Office of Advancement’s purpose is to support the mission of the School by raising private resources to enhance financial support for students, faculty, programs, and facilities and to engage new alumni and friends to bolster our donor pipeline. The Office of Advancement provides leadership and services to all areas of the law school, serving as a focal point for annual giving, application development and IT support;

campaign management; constituent programs; donor development, corporation and foundation grants, donor relations; gift planning; advancement services industry relations; marketing/communications; principal gifts; prospect management, research and analytics; regional strategy; scholarships and student aid; law school events; and volunteer engagement.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Dean for Advancement, the Director for Campaign Strategy and Donor Development helps support the goals of the University and School of Law through the School’s strategic outreach and involvement annual and capital campaigns, volunteer leadership who engage and contribute to the School, and identifying and developing relationships with alumni and friends of Carolina Law in North Carolina and across the country.

This role blends strategic vision, donor development, volunteer engagement and board management to support several key boards at the Law School. Additionally, this role manages a portfolio of volunteers and seeks to continue their journey with the Law School by encouraging meaningful and impactful giving, and managing and providing strategic guidance for prospect development with all frontline fundraisers.

Department
:
School of Law-360001

Career Area
:
Development and Fundraising

Posting Open Date
: 09/15/2026

Final date to receive applications
: 09/29/2026

Open Until Filled
:
No

Position Type
:
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title
:
Director for Campaign Strategy and Donor Development

Appointment Type
: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number
:

Vacancy : NF0010032

Full Time/Part Time
:
Full-Time Permanent

FTE
: 1

Hours per week
: 40

Position Location
:
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
:
Commensurate with education, skills, and experience.

Proposed Start Date
: 10/26/2026

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’…