Sr. Director of Development
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
NC-Chapel-Hill, NC · HybridFull-timeSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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The senior director of development will identify, cultivate, and solicit Arts and Sciences principal and major gift prospects and donors, with a primary focus on principal gifts. The role works collaboratively with the Foundation team and reports to a senior director and assistant vice president of development. Responsibilities may include managing a gift portfolio, coordinating campaign activity, leading fundraising for key priorities, and managing special projects.
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Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0010102
Salary Range: Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Position Summary/Description:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
As a member of this valued team, the senior director of development will be responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of Arts and Sciences principal and major gift prospects and donors. The primary focus will be on principal gift prospects. This position will work collaboratively with the Foundation team and will report directly to a senior director and assistant vice president of development at the Arts and Sciences Foundation. The senior director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: (1) building, managing, and working a principal and major gift portfolio; (2)working closely with the Foundation team to plan and execute principal and major gift activity; (3) playing an integral role in the Foundation’s campaign coordination; (4) leading fundraising efforts for key priorities; (5) managing special projects as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Six years of development, sales, or related experience is preferred. Candidates with experience in a university or major college setting and with a successful track record in closing major, principal, and planned gifts preferred. Comprehensive campaign experience is also preferred.
Essential Skills:
A minimum of five years of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentational skills required. Superior written and verbal communication skills required. Strong leadership skills required. Working knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management required. Strong personal integrity and work ethic. This position requires a high level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
How this job compares
Set against the 757 open Fundraising jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
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- US median$77–100K/yr326 salary ranges
- US median$19–21/hr113 hourly ranges
- Openings
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- Education
- 255 of the 757 open Fundraising jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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