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Senior Director of Development

University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Charlotte, NC • 1w ago

Position Number: 000390

Department: Development (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Development, the Senior Director of Development ( SDOD ) will be responsible for managing a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making $35K+ gifts to the institution and creating a cohesive, collaborative, and strategic fundraising team. Also, the Senior Director of Development is responsible and accountable for leading the mid-level giving team to identify, cultivate, and solicit individual mid-level donors in support of university initiatives and priorities.

The SDOD responsibilities include:

Lead fundraising efforts for a College/Unit and collaborate with the Dean to maximize their effectiveness in fundraising for approved initiatives.

Manage performance, train, and mentor mid-level development officers.

Assist the Executive Director of Development with the establishment and deployment of metrics and measures to evaluate goal completion and performance.

Lead or assist, as appropriate, the process for the development of briefings, proposals, materials, and presentations needed to coordinate the successful cultivation and solicitation of alumni and non-alumni friends.

Promote the University's priorities and image to constituents. Serve as a front-line Major Gift officer to raise philanthropic dollars for the University and unit goals and objectives.

Maintain a current body of knowledge about the University's development and campus-wide priorities.

Collaborate with other teams within University Advancement, particularly Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Prospect Strategy & Research, Donor Relations, Alumni Affairs, and University Communications.

Ensure compliance with fundraising policies, goals, and procedures.

Minimum Experience / Education:

Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of leadership and management experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, higher education, sales, marketing, development, business administration, project management, or relationship management.

Proven track record of securing six and seven figure philanthropic gifts.

Proven track record of working with volunteers.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

Graduate degree and/or CFRE preferred.

Familiarity securing major and planned gifts.

Team-oriented, self-starter who can proactively work and manage complex tasks.

Proficiency in using fundraising databases and software.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Passion for the mission of the University and the ability to articulate its impact effectively.

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