Director of Development - School of Business

Overview

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) – School of Business is seeking a Director of Development. The role is a Major Gifts Officer‑Senior with a focus on increasing the pipeline of major gifts ($25,000 and above) and private support for the School of Business. The position reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development and works with the Dean, department heads, faculty, staff, and volunteer advisory boards to advance philanthropic priorities.

Position/Classification

Title:

Major Gifts Officer - Senior

Working Title:

Director of Development - School of Business
Position Number: 617418
FLSA:
Exempt
Appointment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track:
No
FTE: 1 (40 hours/week, 12 months)
Department Hiring Range: $92,870.00
EEO-1 Category:
Professionals
SOC Code: 13-1131 - Fundraisers

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Join NCCU to help grow philanthropy and support for the School of Business. NCCU is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina. Visit NCCU.edu for more information.

• Manage a portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate and steward potential major gift donors with a focus on increasing the pipeline of major gifts ($25,000 and above) for the School of Business.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Assistant VC of Development, department heads, faculty, staff, and volunteer advisory boards to align fundraising priorities and strategies.
• Develop and implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; build relationships with individuals and, when appropriate, corporate representatives and foundation officers.
• Monitor and report on engagement, proposals, and secured gifts to meet fiscal year fundraising goals.
• Serve as an integral team member for the Dean of the School of Business; work with leadership, faculty, and staff to advance fundraising strategies and participate in strategic engagement opportunities.
• Assist in the oversight of the School of Business Advisory Council and participate in volunteer leadership activities to engage and cultivate relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Institutional Advancement to complete fundraising projects for the School of Business.
• Attend school, departmental, and university alumni and development functions as appropriate; perform other duties as assigned.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  Ability to design and implement effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies; excellent communication skills; ability to work in a system with measurable objectives for major gift activity and dollars raised; proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word; experience using Raiser’s Edge or other advancement databases; ability to work with diverse constituents while multi-tasking priorities.
• Minimum Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  A Bachelor’s degree with three to five (3 to
  5) years of experience in major gift fundraising with a solid track record of securing major gifts, or related transferable experience from corporate, community or philanthropic organizations. The use of Raiser’s Edge for all documentation of fundraising activity, proposals, and secured gifts is required. Travel required including some overnights and weekends.
• Licenses or Certification: N/A

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, NCCU is an equal opportunity employer. NCCU prohibits discrimination based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot be grieved beyond the University’s internal grievance process. All personnel matters will be administered in accordance with this policy.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
An electronic application is required. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214;
National Guard Preference applicants must attach NG23A, or equivalent forms. Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks and education/license…