NC State University
Executive Director of Philanthropy, Central Major Gifts
NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Executive Director of Philanthropy, Central Major Gifts
This position is open only for current, permanent NC State Employees. In addition to your application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references. Posting Information Posting Number:
PG193836EP Internal Recruitment:
Yes Working Title:
Executive Director of Philanthropy, Central Major Gifts Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Experience and Education Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with frequent travel, night, and weekend responsibilities Job Location:
University Development 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 over 230,000 living 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 Executive Director reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development and serves on the leadership team for the division. This position is charged with developing and implementing strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of donors and prospects including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts for the university from alumni and friends. The Executive Director prepares and implements strategic plans for the major gift team and is responsible for meeting annual goals based on new prospect discovery and qualifications, in-person meetings, proposals submitted and gifts closed. The Executive Director serves as the direct supervisor, mentor and coach to the central major gifts staff. Essential duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director include, but are not limited to the following: Growing the major gifts program and building a pipeline of individual major gift donors ($50,000+) through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycles. Developing annual fundraising and program goals for staff in collaboration with AVC; monitoring progress against goals and producing necessary reports. Fostering and reinforcing a non-territorial, sophisticated approach to donor-centric philanthropy. Actively managing a personal portfolio of current and potential major gift donors. Initiating and conducting personal meetings with prospects and donors throughout the year. Leading strategies to identify, qualify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward all donors and prospects assigned to the Central Major Gifts team. Working collaboratively with volunteers, other University development and advancement staff, and other College and University leaders to identify, cultivate and solicit donors for College and University-wide priorities. Prioritizing and implementing complex donor strategies involving multiple units and leadership. Building and managing regional fundraising programs engaging all units and their teams to maximize donor engagement. Leading and managing staff in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems, staffing and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals. Serving as a resource, role model, and coach to development staff on matters of prospect strategy and solicitation. Ensuring that all interested parties (team members) are well informed and engaged in efforts focused on specific prospects. Other Responsibilities: Performing other duties as required or assigned by the AVC. Attending a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel around the region and to other areas of the country. Occasional night and weekend work is required. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven (7) years or greater of relevant experience with documented supervisory experience. Other Required Qualifications: Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising. Demonstrated success in securing major gifts from individuals, foundations and/or corporations. Relevant success in a leadership role; demonstrated managerial accomplishments with visionary and administrative components. Ability to take institutional priorities and translate them into development opportunities. Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and partners across an 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. Excellent listening, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and competency with electronic donor information systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education fundraising. Knowledge of history and culture of 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. Regular local travel and some regional/out-of-state travel is required for this position. Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions: Job Open Date:
12/04/2024 Position Number:
00105171 Position Type:
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) Appointment:
12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID:
082001 - University Development AA/EEO:
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.
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This position is open only for current, permanent NC State Employees. In addition to your application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least three professional references. Posting Information Posting Number:
PG193836EP Internal Recruitment:
Yes Working Title:
Executive Director of Philanthropy, Central Major Gifts Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with Experience and Education Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with frequent travel, night, and weekend responsibilities Job Location:
University Development 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 over 230,000 living 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 Executive Director reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development and serves on the leadership team for the division. This position is charged with developing and implementing strategies for securing financial support from a portfolio of donors and prospects including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts for the university from alumni and friends. The Executive Director prepares and implements strategic plans for the major gift team and is responsible for meeting annual goals based on new prospect discovery and qualifications, in-person meetings, proposals submitted and gifts closed. The Executive Director serves as the direct supervisor, mentor and coach to the central major gifts staff. Essential duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director include, but are not limited to the following: Growing the major gifts program and building a pipeline of individual major gift donors ($50,000+) through identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycles. Developing annual fundraising and program goals for staff in collaboration with AVC; monitoring progress against goals and producing necessary reports. Fostering and reinforcing a non-territorial, sophisticated approach to donor-centric philanthropy. Actively managing a personal portfolio of current and potential major gift donors. Initiating and conducting personal meetings with prospects and donors throughout the year. Leading strategies to identify, qualify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize, and steward all donors and prospects assigned to the Central Major Gifts team. Working collaboratively with volunteers, other University development and advancement staff, and other College and University leaders to identify, cultivate and solicit donors for College and University-wide priorities. Prioritizing and implementing complex donor strategies involving multiple units and leadership. Building and managing regional fundraising programs engaging all units and their teams to maximize donor engagement. Leading and managing staff in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems, staffing and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals. Serving as a resource, role model, and coach to development staff on matters of prospect strategy and solicitation. Ensuring that all interested parties (team members) are well informed and engaged in efforts focused on specific prospects. Other Responsibilities: Performing other duties as required or assigned by the AVC. Attending a variety of events throughout the year. Regular travel around the region and to other areas of the country. Occasional night and weekend work is required. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven (7) years or greater of relevant experience with documented supervisory experience. Other Required Qualifications: Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising. Demonstrated success in securing major gifts from individuals, foundations and/or corporations. Relevant success in a leadership role; demonstrated managerial accomplishments with visionary and administrative components. Ability to take institutional priorities and translate them into development opportunities. Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with key stakeholders and partners across an 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. Excellent listening, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and competency with electronic donor information systems. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education fundraising. Knowledge of history and culture of 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. Regular local travel and some regional/out-of-state travel is required for this position. Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions: Job Open Date:
12/04/2024 Position Number:
00105171 Position Type:
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) Appointment:
12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID:
082001 - University Development AA/EEO:
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.
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