Director of Development – 01000437

Director of Development
University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Position Number
01000437

Department Description:  
The Arts and Sciences Foundation strives to enhance the College of
Arts and Sciences by meeting the needs of the various academic
departments, promoting teaching, research and service, and
supporting the continuing development of knowledge and learning. We
recognize the importance of a team with diverse talents,
backgrounds, and experiences. This diversity – among our
19,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students and nearly 1,600
faculty and staff – is one of our greatest strengths. We know that
when people with varied backgrounds and perspectives come together,
new ways of thinking and seeing the world emerge. We seek team
members who use their unique experiences and rich culture to
provide critical resources for our faculty and students.

Honors Carolina is a four-year academic program geared toward the
top 10% of undergraduates at UNC and promises those students a
guided journey toward a successful career and purposeful life. It
is the University’s way of investing in truly exceptional students
by providing academic and non-academic challenges and
opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom.

From the moment they step foot on campus, our students join a
diverse community of scholars and friends. Approximately 2,100
students are currently members of Honors Carolina, and enjoy access
to more than 200 small courses, award-winning faculty, and priority
registration. Our unparalleled commitment to global learning offers
students a doorway to the world through courses, internships, and
research for academic credit.

The Honors Carolina ‘Go Anywhere’ initiative is a comprehensive
plan to elevate the program’s reputation among industry leaders,
position it as a destination of choice for top recruiters, and
prepare students to seize opportunities before them through
intensive advising and coaching. In fact, our academic advisors,
career coaches, and alumni mentors are with students every step of
the way. Through a diverse roster of co-curricular programs,
students explore their interests; prepare for life after
graduation; and connect with students, faculty, alumni, and leaders
around the globe.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description:  
Honors Carolina and the Arts and Sciences Foundation at The
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seek applicants for the
position of Director of Development. This position leads efforts to
secure external funding from individual donors and foundations to
support Honors Carolina. The position coordinates prospecting and
fundraising efforts with the Arts and Sciences Foundation team and
reports both to the Peter T. Grauer Associate Dean for Honors
Carolina and the Associate Dean for Development for the Arts and
Sciences Foundation. The position is responsible for but not
necessarily limited to the following:

– Conducting long-range, strategic development planning for Honors
Carolina fundraising
– Identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and
principal gift prospects and donors
– Managing the Honors Carolina advisory board and Go Anywhere
advisory councils, including nominations, recruitment,
subcommittees, and strategic planning
– Managing the Honors Carolina Social Media, Communications, and
Assistant Director of Communications and Development
– Overseeing the Honors Carolina annual fund, setting targets and
tracking funds raised with the assistance of the Assistant Director
of Communications and Development
– Working with the Arts and Sciences Foundation to coordinate
Honors Carolina efforts with the development work of the College of
Arts and Sciences and University as a whole
– Developing an annual development calendar that captures events,
solicitations and meetings

Essential Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities:  
A minimum of one year of professional-level, direct
solicitation/fundraising experience is required. Experience,
maturity, and judgment needed to provide evidence-based guidance to
staff. Proven success in securing large contributions from
individual donors. High comfort level interacting with senior level
executives and people of wealth. Ability to manage and grow an
active portfolio of prospects; fearless but smart in the ability to
ask for gifts and to position others to ask for gifts. Experience
with major gifts, annual fund campaigns, events and planned giving.
Demonstrated knowledge of the development process and understanding
of all stages of the relationship with individual donors
(identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship). Desire to
be a strong team player. Exceptional writing skills are
required.

Education Requirements:  
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree
equivalent) with related experience. For positions with
responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a
minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct
solicitation/fundraising experience is required.

Qualifications and
Experience:  
Five years of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising
experience is preferred. Experience in higher education fundraising
is strongly preferred.

Quick Link for Direct Access to
Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/271794

Department Contact Name and
Title:  Anne Collins, Senior Associate Dean and
Executive Director

Department Contact Telephone or
Email:  [email protected]

Posting Open Date:  12/20/2023

Posting Close Date:  01/08/2024

Open Until Filled:  No

Office of Human Resources Contact
Information:  If you experience any problems
accessing the system or have questions about the application
process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919)
843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to
provide specific updates regarding position or application
status.