Assistant Director of Development

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ May 13th, 2026

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an Assistant Director of Development. This role involves leading major gift fundraising strategies, managing a portfolio of donors, and collaborating with internal teams to support the University Libraries' mission through personalized donor engagement and strategic solicitation plans.

Highlights

Develop and execute leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategies.
Manage a portfolio including alumni, faculty, staff, and library supporters.
Conduct at least 150 face-to-face donor visits annually with a focus on donations of $5,000 or more.
Collaborate with the University Development Office and other teams to sustain long-term donor relationships.
Partner with the Chief Development Officer to align fundraising strategies with library and capital campaign goals.
Requires minimum bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of professional-level direct solicitation/fundraising experience.
Requires strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in computer databases and word processing software.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and travel as necessary.
Works within the University Libraries department supporting public university research and community engagement.
Position is full-time permanent, reporting to the Chief Development Officer, and may include hybrid work arrangements.