Director of Development

Description:

This position is responsible for the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for an assigned group of prospects, including individuals and corporations/foundations, with a focus on major gift activity; identification and qualification of new prospects; and managing assigned fundraising projects.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The mission of the division is to expand the University’s relationship within the community for the purposes of increasing both the financial and Human Resources of the University. To provide operating structure and central administrative support for the Vice Chancellor and the departmental units.

Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required with related experience. Experience in higher education fundraising, non-profit fundraising, sales or other relevant experience required. Ability to work independently and in teams, meet high goals and interact effectively with alumni, friends, faculty and staff in a comprehensive research university setting. Willingness to travel and work weekends.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree.

• Seven years or more of related experience.

• Skills and experience relevant to securing major gifts, which can include front line fundraising, financial advising, and estate planning, and sales

• A strategic, entrepreneurial, and innovative approach to fundraising

• A knowledge of contemporary philanthropy and the vehicles available to individuals to achieve their philanthropic goals

• A proven ability to self-motivate and work both independently and collaboratively

• The capacity to communicate with a wide variety of individuals and inspire them to support programming in a broad range of University programs

• An understanding of complex, comprehensive institutions and an appreciation for and understanding of diverse audiences and communities.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount

• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Job Closing Date: 08/14/2026