The University invites applications and nominations for the
Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development (Assistant
VC), a position that will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor
for University Development The Assistant Vice Chancellor
will lead the University Development functions of Central Major
Gifts, Gift Planning, and Corporate & Foundation Relations,
while also providing guidance, support, and oversight as assigned,
for college programs, under the shared-management principles in
place as a result of cost-sharing partnerships with the colleges.
The Assistant VC will work with academic leadership,
advancement leadership, and senior development staff to formulate
and facilitate progress toward aggressive goals for the Central
Development groups and with select Colleges/Units to increase
overall private support in a strong and decentralized, yet highly
collaborative fundraising organization. The Assistant VC may also
manage a modest portfolio of major gift prospects and be
accountable for meeting annual goals for activity and results.
The Assistant VC for University Development is responsible
for ensuring that the University becomes and remains a leader among
its peers in best practices in Corporate and Foundation Relations,
Gift Planning, and Regional Development. The application of
industry best practices customized to the unique characteristics of
NC State’s organizational structure will result in ever-increasing
levels of private support for the funding priorities of the
University. The Assistant VC will:
- Work with the Executive Directors of Central Development units
and Colleges/Units as assigned, to review and establish
accountability measures and leverage systems to track performance
against goals. - Consult with partners across campus around fundraising
initiatives to maximize success. - Collaborate with campus partners to understand the programs and
priorities across the University and foster broad, coordinated
involvement and cooperation in achieving fundraising goals to
maximize philanthropic support for the University. - Work with University Advancement and University Development
leadership to plan for and build the fundraising capacity for the
next campaign. - Manage a modest portfolio of major gift prospects.
- Along with the Associate Vice Chancellor, evaluate the
effectiveness of fundraising programs; lead in driving necessary
enhancements, training, and changes to infrastructure and programs
as assigned. - Prioritizes and leads structured efforts to celebrate and
recognize individual and collective fundraising accomplishments
university-wide.