Assistant Director, Annual Giving

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ November 15th, 2026

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North Carolina State University is hiring an Assistant Director, Annual Giving. This role leads strategic planning and execution of annual giving fundraising campaigns for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, serves as the primary fundraising advocate and resource, and uses data-driven insights to enhance marketing and fundraising efforts while maintaining strong collaboration with college staff and the Annual Giving team.

Highlights

Provide strategic direction and planning to grow the annual giving program aligned with college and campaign goals.

Manage multi-channel fundraising campaigns including direct mail, email, crowdfunding, and volunteer efforts.

Perform copywriting for fundraising communications and integrate college messaging into university-wide campaigns.

Analyze data and trends to optimize marketing strategies and maximize fundraising results, especially for NC State Day of Giving.

Serve as primary liaison for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and provide regular updates.

Require proficiency with Mac OSX and Windows desktop environments.

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience required.

Experience with project management, fundraising operations, and knowledge of direct marketing practices preferred.

Valid North Carolina Driver's License required within 60 days of hire.

The position offers a 12-month recurring appointment with full-time status and a work schedule typically Monday to Friday, 8-5, with some nights, weekends, and travel as needed. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.