• Provide strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for growing the annual giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of the college.
• Act as the top annual giving fundraising advocate, resource and expert for the Poole College of Management while maintaining a strong working relationship with associated staff.
• Manage and execute mail, email and web solicitations sent from the annual giving office that utilize content and segmentation strategies for the college.
• Integrate college’s messaging within the scope of the annual giving team’s university-wide fundraising campaigns.
• Maximize return for NC State Day of Giving for the college through the utilization of segmentation and unique content.
• Perform copywriting for fundraising communications of the college.
• Perform copywriting and editing for university-wide fundraising communications as needed.
• Partner with NC State Annual Giving, University Communications and Provide strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for growing the annual giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of the college.
• marketing, and communications staff for design, editing, videography and other asset deliverables.
• Utilize data and reporting information to strategically enhance marketing efforts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the college and provide regular updates to both teams.
• Follow emerging trends and best practices in annual giving direct marketing strategy.
• Assists in the detailed planning of annual solicitation programs, which may include special campaigns.

Other Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as required or assigned. Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Occasional travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.

Minimum Education:
Post-baccalaureate credentials or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Experience in non-profit development office is preferred. Vendor management is a plus; Familiarity with direct marketing practices and techniques, including test strategies, segmentation strategies, and measurement of results is desirable;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, team-oriented environment;
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and deadlines;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Working knowledge of Mac OSX and Windows desktop environments;
• Ability to work independently, to be creative and exercise initiative;
• High energy level and strong drive to be successful;
• Unquestioned integrity in dealing with confidential information;
• Open and accessible interpersonal style; good listener;
• Optimistic, persistent and positive attitude;
• Knowledge of strategies that target annual giving prospects, donors and alumni.
• A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions to move the program forward;
• Proven experience in fundraising operations;
• Experience producing and executing large scale/comprehensive mailings (50K+ constituents) is desirable;
• Work experience requiring effective writing, proofing and editing skills is preferred;
• Knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of fundraising;
• An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment;
• 1-3 years of experience

About the Department:
North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal, and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today it is the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 high-performing students, 8,000 pre-eminent faculty and staff, and 205,000 alumni. NC State is known for its leadership in research, education, and service and as a research extensive university, is recognized for its strengths in science, engineering, and technology. The University consistently ranks among the top public national universities and one of the best values in higher education.

The mission of University Development within the Division of University Advancement at NC State is to raise philanthropic support for university goals and priorities that benefit our students, faculty, this campus, and ultimately, the state of North Carolina. The department includes the offices of Annual Giving, Central Major Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations, and Gift Planning.

In 2016, NC State launched the Think & Do the Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the university with a $1.6 billion goal. Priorities include dramatically increasing endowment to benefit students and faculty, enhancing facilities, and strengthening support for current operations.

AA/EEOP:
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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