Director of Development

The Office of Advancement directly supports UNCSA's mission and strategic priorities by building meaningful relationships with a variety of constituents and developing opportunities at all levels of alumni, volunteer, and philanthropic engagement. The Office of Advancement works closely with the UNCSA Foundation, which provides oversight of philanthropic gifts to UNCSA, including gift processing and records management. This is an exciting, fast-paced team made up of talented colleagues who are passionate about their work, strive for excellence, support and care about each other, and work to embody the values of equity and belonging.

The Director of Development is responsible for developing and enhancing relationships with major gift prospects and donors, discovering their philanthropic passions, and aligning them with the funding priorities of UNCSA (University of North Carolina School of the Arts). The Director of Development will cultivate, solicit, secure, document, and steward major gifts (currently $25,000+) for UNCSA . This includes developing and executing annual and multi-year strategies and plans to engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic relationships that support university priorities. The Director of Development works closely and collaboratively with other Advancement and Foundation team members and University partners to understand and promote University initiatives and priorities and serves as primary advancement liaison for multiple schools/areas of the campus. In close partnership with the Prospect Development team, the Director of Alumni Engagement, and the Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement, the Director of Development develops strategies and plans for cultivating assigned regional geographic markets, travelling regularly to assigned regions and coordinating opportunities with partners in Advancement and across campus. The Director of Development is responsible for achieving fundraising and activity goals set annually in collaboration with Advancement leadership.

Standard work schedule is 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Evenings, weekends, and travel in and outside of the state are an expected part of this role.

Bachelor's Degree, and a minimum of three years of progressive fundraising or related experience, in a related organization such as education or the arts preferred, with a proven track record in soliciting and securing major gifts. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments.

This is an EHRA non-faculty position. PLEASE NOTE: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations WILL result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position. Other materials may be requested at a later time. Applications will be treated confidentially until the final stages of the search process. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants are welcome to apply without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, National Guard, or veteran status.

EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu