Associate Director of Philanthropy

at  North Carolina State University

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills
• Proven experience with cold calling, negotiating, and closing business deals / gifts. Ability to build trust-based, respectful and effective relationships in a large, complex organization
• Commitment to a collegial and collaborative team approach to fundraising
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
• Self-motivated and self-starting
• Unquestioned integrity
• Optimism, perseverance, and a positive attitude
• Computer literacy and competency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal belief in mission, goals, and objectives of public higher education
• Experience in higher education institutional advancement
• An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Associate Director of Philanthropy is responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with the capacity to give at the levelof $25,000-$99,000. They will be a highly motivated professional who will be deeply involved in the fundraising efforts in support of all departments in the College of Natural Resources (CNR). This position will have an emphasis on individual donors and developing a pipeline for major gifts. Solicitations will be multi-channel, including, but not limited to, phone calls, mail, emails, and personal meetings. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Philanthropy in CNR, this position will serve as a member of the CNR Advancement team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation, build and manage a pipeline and portfolio of individual prospects with the capacity and inclination to make gifts of $25,000-$99,999 to CNR.
• Consistently meet individual discovery, contact and fundraising goals including monthly meetings and participation in annual solicitations; document all development activities in a timely manner.
• Focus on creating a new portfolio of donors by managing and moving efficiently through the discovery and qualification process.
• Assist the college’s advancement team in developing and implementing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition, ensuring that prospects are advanced through the pipeline in a thoughtful and deliberate manner. Coordinate and host campus visits with donors, and participate in donor recognition.
• Develop strategic relationships among faculty, alumni, friends, and campus colleagues that result in effective partnerships and increased philanthropic funding.
• Represent CNR at college and university-wide donor events.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.
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