Regional Director of Development
Department: Kenan-Flagler Business School
Application Deadline: 03/30/2012
Recruitment ID: 2502563
Position Summary:
The Regional Director of Development is responsible for cultivating and soliciting gifts of $100,000 and above from individual alumni of the business school, as well as documenting estate plans and soliciting annual fund gifts. To do so successfully, the Director will build relationships with Kenan-Flagler's key donors and prospects and will have significant interaction with alumni volunteers. This position will have a probable focus on alumni living and working in the Northeastern United States and will most likely be based out of New York, NY or Chapel Hill, NC. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director of Development.
Education Requirements:
An undergraduate degree is required.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three to five years of major gift fundraising or equivalent experience and a strong understanding of the nature and purpose of higher education. A connection to UNC is preferred, as is experience in closing gifts over $100,000. Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors is required. The successful candidate will also possess exceptional interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication abilities, a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple responsibilities, and acute organizational skills. Travel and some weekend work are required. Team players possessing a sense of entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by completing the application process online at the following website: http://jobs.unc.edu/2502563.
Contact:
If you have any questions about the position or require assistance, please contact Tremayne Manson, tremayne_manson@unc.edu.
