Reporting to the Director of Leadership Annual Giving, this position will serve as a part of the University Development’s Annual Giving team and will work to support all areas of the University in conjunction with the Think & Do the Extraordinary Campaign.

• Plan, design, implement and evaluate strategies to obtain outright leadership annual gifts and pledges from current and former parents.
• Identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of mid-level giving prospects to create and grow a pipeline of parent donors and major gift ($50,000 and above) donors.
• Collaboration with colleagues to help align donors’ philanthropic interests with various priorities across campus.
• Strategic development and management of a leadership annual giving portfolio and major gift portfolio.
• Partner with the Advancement Research team as well as the Annual Giving team to identify prospective donors and strategically assess their philanthropic capacity and inclination,
• Be an active and collaborative team member in Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and University Advancement.
• Make donor referrals to University Development and campus-wide gift officers, as appropriate.
• Provide timely post-visit follow-up, including tracking moves and solicitations, and sending personalized follow-ups to individual prospects.
• Collaboration with colleagues to help align donors’ philanthropic interests with various priorities across campus.
• Coordination of stewardship efforts as needed with appropriate University Advancement and other campus colleagues
• Attend university-wide events and University Advancement related meetings.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Attend a variety of events throughout the year.
• Regular travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.

Minimum Education and Experience: 

Post-baccalaureate credentials or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three or more years of professional-level experience in direct solicitation/fundraising or a closely related field (such as sales) are required.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team in a large, complex research university;
• Experience in cold calling, negotiating, and closing business deals;
• Ability to work independently, while maintaining consistent and transparent communication with a team and leadership;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with great attention to detail;
• Self-motivated and self-starting;
• Good listener;
• Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude;
• Ability to travel around the region;
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required;
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Four or more years of successful experience in fundraising, annual giving or closely related field;
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising;
• Understanding of the development process and donor cycle;
• Volunteer management experience;
• Prior experience in a comprehensive capital campaign;
• Experience in higher education fundraising;
• An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment;
• Familiarity with NC State University and the Triangle

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of the start date. It must be maintained as a condition of employment. Regular local travel and some regional/out-of-state travel is required for this position.A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of the start date. It must be maintained as a condition of employment. Regular local travel and some regional/out-of-state travel is required for this position.

Work Schedule: 

Monday – Friday / 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, nights and weekends with overnight travel as needed

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected]. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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