Job title: Associate Director of Philanthropy

Company: North Carolina State University

Job description: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.This position is open for current NC State Employees only, permanent or temporary.Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number PG193378EP
Internal Recruitment Yes
Working Title Associate Director of Philanthropy
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; some night and weekend hours are required.
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Dean’s Office – College Of Management
About the DepartmentThe Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.Our college’s diverse student body – over 4,000 students – hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, and economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, and management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.To learn more about the Poole College of Management Office of Development and External Relations, please visit:
Essential Job DutiesReporting to the Executive Director of Philanthropy, the Associate Director of Philanthropy will help manage fundraising activities and support the achievement of the Poole College of Management annual fundraising goals. This position works both independently and in conjunction with the Poole College advancement team and Executive Director for Philanthropy to build a pipeline of prospects and donors. The Associate Director of Philanthropy will collaborate closely with NC State advancement staff and volunteers in identifying, qualifying, and developing relationships with alumni and donors to solicit and secure private philanthropic support for the college.Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation, build and manage a pipeline and portfolio of individual prospects with the capacity and inclination to make current use gifts of $1,000-$50,000+ to the college.
Consistently meet individual discovery, contact and fundraising goals including monthly meetings and participation in annual solicitations; document all development activities in a timely manner.
Focus on creating a new portfolio of donors by managing and moving efficiently through the discovery and qualification process.
Assist the college’s Executive Director and Directors of Philanthropy in developing and implementing strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition, ensuring that prospects are advanced through the pipeline in a thoughtful and deliberate manner.
Coordinate and host campus visits by donors, and participate in donor recognition.
Develop strategic relationships among faculty, alumni, friends, and campus colleagues that result in effective partnerships and increased philanthropic funding.
Act as a representative at college and university-wide donor events.
Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Regular local travel and some regional/out-of-state travel is required for this position.
Occasional night and weekend work is required.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.This position is open for current NC State Employees only, permanent or temporary.
Other Responsibilities

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.

QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience

Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Other Required Qualifications

Knowledge of principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; outstanding interpersonal skills.
Proven experience with cold calling, negotiating, and closing business deals / gifts.
Ability to build trust-based, respectful and effective relationships in a large, complex organization.
Commitment to a collegial and collaborative team approach to fundraising.
Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
Self-motivated and self-starting.
Unquestioned integrity.
Optimism, perseverance, and a positive attitude.
Computer literacy and competency.

Preferred Qualifications

Personal belief in mission, goals, and objectives of public higher education, particularly as they relate to the humanities and social sciences.
Experience in higher education institutional advancement.
An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment.
Familiarity with NC State University.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid NC Driver’s License required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License required NoRecruitment Dates and Special InstructionsJob Open Date 05/02/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open until filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least three professional references.This position is open for current NC State Employees only, permanent or temporary.Position DetailsPosition Number 00105103
Position Type SAAO Tier II
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events Non Mandatory – Emergency Event
Department ID 200101 – Dean’s Office-college Of Manag
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(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have three or more years’ experience in working in a nonprofit or university fundraising office and/or relevant experience in sales and marketing, or other related field? If so, please briefly describe your experience.(Open Ended Question) * * Please briefly describe your experience in developing and leading a fundraising campaign. Specifically, please include details such as amounts raised and strategies used.(Open Ended Question) * * In your experience and understanding, what is the role of development in the university setting?(Open Ended Question) * * Are you CURRENTLY a PERMANENT or TEMPORARY employee of NC State University?

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents * Resume