Executive Director of Development

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Gillings Advancement offers a variety of services to facilitate the School's research, teaching and service mission, promoting the development of public health policy, publicizing School activites and public health issues, and generating financial support from alumni, foundations, corporations and the NC Legislature. The office also coordinates special events.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Advancement, the Executive Director of Development is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts exceeding $100,000 and principal gifts of $1 million or more. This will be accomplished by building relationships with Gillings' key donors, board members, advisory committee members, and both individual and corporate new prospects. The Executive Director of Development serves as deputy to the Associate Dean for Advancement and will supervise a team of major gift development officers, providing day-to-day supervision and strategic oversight.

Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.

Previous management experience is required. Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the nature and purpose of higher education. The candidate must understand the basic principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors. A qualified candidate will also possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, written and oral communication abilities, a demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, and acute organizational skills. Business travel and periodic weekend work is required.

A current or previous connection to UNC is preferred, as is experience in closing gifts over $100,000. A qualified candidate will have a minimum of seven years of major gift fundraising experience, which must include a minimum of one year in direct ask solicitations.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.