Senior Director of Development
UNC Charlotte
Full-Time
Closes on Saturday, January 23, 2027
Job Description
- Drive efforts for the College and various University-wide initiatives to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic gifts of $35,000+.
- Independently conduct high-volume discovery work to uncover new prospect pools, completing 125+ strategic donor meetings annually.
- Maintain and aggressively move a personal portfolio of 125–150 major gift prospects through the moves management continuum.
- Develop and deploy innovative fundraising plans specifically designed to meet the goals of the For the Love of Charlotte campaign.
Leadership & Executive Partnership
- Serve as the chief fundraiser for the William States Lee College of Engineering, act as a primary partner to the Dean and College leadership, strategically integrating them into the development cycle and preparing them for high-level solicitations.
- Craft and deliver persuasive philanthropic proposals and public presentations that articulate the College’s mission and inspire transformational investment.
- Provide leadership and professional mentorship to junior members of the Major Gifts team to foster a culture of high performance.
- Partner with faculty and department heads to translate complex academic and research initiatives into fundable philanthropic opportunities.
- Provide strategic support to the College board of advisors and volunteers that align with fundraising initiatives and event support goals.
Collaboration & Administration
- Collaborate with University Advancement partners, including Gift Planning, Annual Giving, Prospect Research, and Alumni Affairs, to maximize donor impact.
- Maintain precise and timely records in the advancement database, tracking all donor interactions, solicitations, and engagement metrics.
- Represent the University’s priorities and R1 status to external constituents, maintaining a deep knowledge of campus-wide strategic goals.
- Ensure all fundraising activities adhere to university policies, ethical standards, and legal procedures.
Other Responsibilities
- Attend a variety of University and College events throughout the year, serving as a representative of the Advancement office.
- Ability for local, regional, and out-of-state travel is required.
- Consistently meet or exceed individual metrics and annual fundraising production goals.
- Perform other duties as required and assigned.