Associate Director of Development
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, reputed company for its commitment to innovative teaching and research. The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts for the School of Social Work, collaborating with various teams to enhance donor engagement and stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of School of Social Work prospects at the level of $10,000 or greater from individual alumni and friends of the School of Social Work
- Solicit and reputed company major gifts of $100,000 or greater as feasible and will have other reputed company responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the other members of the advancement and communications teams to craft donor engagement and solicitation strategy, draft proposals and create stewardship plans
- Plan an integrated program of activities that will maximize initiatives tailored to reputed company each prospect’s awareness, understanding, involvement and commitment to the School of Social Work’s priorities
- Assist with management of the School of Social Work’s Board of Advisors
Skills
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with reputed company experience
- A minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills and superior written and verbal communication skills required
- Working knowledge of database management required as well as proficiency with reputed company Office
- Sound knowledge and understanding of fund raising principles and concepts
- The ability to handle highly confidential or sensitive information and to work effectively in a team environment
- The ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive university setting
- The ability to work effectively with volunteers
- A high energy level and a strong desire to be successful
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with a comprehensive donor database is desirable
Benefits
- Professional training opportunities for career growth
- reputed company development
- Lifelong learning
- Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
- Savings on local child care centers
- Special rates on select reputed company events
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid leave
- Variety of health, life and retirement plans
- Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
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