Director of Philanthropic Engagement

North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 40,500 high-performing students, more than 10,000 preeminent faculty and staff and more than 310,000 dedicated alumni. NC State is a Research One (R1) university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We're also at the forefront of teaching and discovery in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.

The mission of University Advancement at NC State is to amplify the university's local and global impact by nurturing lifelong relationships, championing philanthropy and strengthening the Wolfpack community. The division is composed of six teams - Advancement Services; Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving; Finance, Administration and Talent Management; Principal Gifts Program; University Development; and University Special Events and Experiences - that build relationships across the university and beyond to ensure a best-in-class experience for alumni, friends and donors.

Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving (AEAG) uses a wide variety of platforms, channels and methods to create meaningful opportunities for alumni to engage with one another, support the university and celebrate the Pack spirit year-round. The unit also procures and increases annual gifts to the university by leveraging existing relationships and creating new ones. Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving collaborates with partners across campus to plan and implement a coordinated, integrated strategy aimed at increasing support for and engagement with the university while strengthening NC State's culture of philanthropy.

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The Director of Philanthropic Engagement leads NC State's strategy for emergent philanthropy and develops frontline fundraising talent. NC State defines emerging philanthropy as engagement with constituents who give or have the potential to give $1,000-$25,000 in a fiscal year.

Through a player-coach model, the Director leads and develops a team of early-career professionals and lateral movers while maintaining an active frontline fundraising portfolio. The Director serves as a frontline fundraiser for the Caldwell Fellows program, developing relationships and pursuing philanthropy opportunities in support of the program.

The Philanthropic Engagement program uses giving, volunteerism, capacity, interests and other engagement signals to dynamically identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward constituents whose relationships with NC State can deepen over time, with particular emphasis on the volunteer-to-donor pipeline.

The Director will build and continuously improve a more formal approach to developing fundraising talent through coaching, mentoring, experiential learning and exposure to advancement work across NC State. The Director will also be a technology-forward advancement leader who uses emerging technologies, automation, data and digital tools to improve fundraising strategy, staff effectiveness and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Philanthropic Engagement Strategy

Staff Leadership and Talent Development

Frontline Fundraising

Technology, Data and Innovation

Campus Partnership

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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