NCCU Public Administration · 3 days ago
Director of Development - School of Business
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$93K/yr - $93K/yr
3+ years expNorth Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, focused on fostering innovation and progress. The Director of Development will manage a portfolio to identify, qualify, cultivate, and steward potential major gift donors, aiming to increase philanthropic support for the School of Business.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of 75-125 potential or actual donors
Make personal contact, including in-person visits, with a portfolio of individuals and, when appropriate, corporate representatives and foundation officers to build relationships and secure major gifts for the School of Business in coordination with the Dean and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development
Metrics for this position will be based on documented meaningful engagement with qualified prospects, proposals, and secured gifts based on fiscal year fundraising goals
Serve as an integral team member for the Dean of the School of Business and work closely with the leadership, faculty, and staff in the School to develop and advance fundraising strategies
Participate in strategic engagement opportunities for the School
Assist in the oversight of the School of Business Advisory Council and participate in volunteer leadership activities that engage and cultivate relationships
Work closely with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development to complete fundraising projects related to the School of Business
Work collaboratively with colleagues in Institutional Advancement
In addition, the Director of Development will attend school, departmental, and university alumni and development functions as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 and transferable experience from corporate, community or philanthropic organizations
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and implement effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak credibly about higher education and the aspirations of the University and School of Business
Ability to work in a system that emphasizes measurable objectives, including goals and metrics 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
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
Benefits
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.
Company
NCCU Public Administration
The North Carolina Central University Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) program trains leaders in public service by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities through scholarship and professional development with a global lens.
Founded in 1985Durham, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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