Associate Director of Development
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- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Four-Year Institution
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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 University consistently ranks among the top public national universities and as one of the best values in higher education.
In the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NC State, we study human thought (the humanities) and action (the social sciences) in a high-tech context. With more than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students and 42,000+ alumni, the college is the second largest college on campus.
In October 2016, NC State publicly launched the Think & Do the Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the history of the university with a $1.6 billion goal. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ goal in the campaign is $35 million with an emphasis on merit scholarships for recruitment; high impact experiences for undergraduates such as study abroad, internships and research; faculty research and graduate student support; and unrestricted support for the College and its Departments.
The Office of Development in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences works in close relationship with the dean, faculty, University Advancement and the Alumni Association to develop partnerships with alumni, friends, foundations and other entities. These relationships help increase private financial support to advance the vision and priorities of the College. We are donor-centered and focus on connecting individual areas of interest with the college and university’s mission, goals and needs.
Essential Job DutiesReporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development will help manage fundraising activities and support the achievement of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ (CHASS) annual fundraising goals. This position works both independently and in conjunction with the CHASS advancement team and Executive Director for Development to build a pipeline of prospects and donors. The Associate Director of Development 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:
- Through strategic identification, qualification and cultivation, build and manage a pipeline and portfolio of individual prospects with the capacity and inclination to make gifts of $50,000 or more over 5 years.
- Consistently meet individual discovery, contact and fundraising goals including monthly meetings and participation in annual solicitations; document all development activities in a timely manner.
- Solicit gifts for leadership annual giving as directed and appropriate.
- 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 Development Director 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.
- Represent CHASS at college and university-wide donor events.
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.
Minimum Education/ExperienceA bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required as well as three or more years of progressive responsibility and experience in institutional advancement or related field such as sales, wealth management, or alumni relations.
Departmental Required Skills- 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 with electronic donor information systems
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.
Proven track record of major gift fundraising.
Comprehensive campaign experience.
An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment.
Familiarity with NC State University.
Required License or CertificationA valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of the start date. NCDL must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Special InstructionsIn addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and the contact information to at least three professional references.
Job Open Date09/24/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date10/21/2019AA/EOENC 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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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Organization
NC State: Think and Do
NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives
NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.
Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future
NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”
In Raleigh and Around the World
It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:
- No. 2 hot spot for tech jobs (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 3 best city for young professionals (Forbes, 2016)
- No. 4 best city for jobs (Glassdoor.com, 2017)
- No. 4 best place to live (U.S. News & World Report, 2016)
- Best big city in the Southeast (Time, 2016)
- Selected as a Google Fiber expansion city
With Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.
More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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