Associate Director of Development

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, known for its commitment to innovative teaching and research. The Associate Director of Development will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major gifts for the School of Social Work, collaborating with various teams to enhance donor engagement and stewardship. Responsibilities Responsible for the identification, cultivation and solicitation of School of Social Work prospects at the level of $10,000 or greater from individual alumni and friends of the School of Social Work Solicit and close major gifts of $100,000 or greater as feasible and will have other related responsibilities Work collaboratively with the other members of the advancement and communications teams to craft donor engagement and solicitation strategy, draft proposals and create stewardship plans Plan an integrated program of activities that will maximize initiatives tailored to develop each prospect’s awareness, understanding, involvement and commitment to the School of Social Work’s priorities Assist with management of the School of Social Work’s Board of Advisors Skills Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience A minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required Excellent interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills and superior written and verbal communication skills required Working knowledge of database management required as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Sound knowledge and understanding of fund raising principles and concepts The ability to handle highly confidential or sensitive information and to work effectively in a team environment The ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive university setting The ability to work effectively with volunteers A high energy level and a strong desire to be successful Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Proficiency with a comprehensive donor database is desirable Benefits Professional training opportunities for career growth Skill development Lifelong learning Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts Savings on local child care centers Special rates on select campus events Comprehensive benefits package Paid leave Variety of health, life and retirement plans Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance Company Overview Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university. It was founded in 1919, and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is