Assistant Director of Development

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ April 23rd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is hiring an Assistant Director of Development. This role involves developing and executing leadership annual and major gift fundraising strategies to support the University Libraries, managing a portfolio of donors, and collaborating across teams to meet fundraising goals and advance the library's mission.

Highlights

Develop and implement fundraising strategies focusing on leadership annual and major gifts.
Manage a portfolio including alumni, faculty, staff, and library supporters.
Conduct at least 150 face-to-face donor visits annually to secure donations and commitments of $5,000 or more.
Collaborate with University Development Office and internal teams to foster long-term donor relationships.
Partner with the Chief Development Officer to align fundraising plans with library and capital campaign goals.
Required: Bachelor's degree and minimum 1 year of professional-level direct solicitation/fundraising experience.
Proficiency in computer databases and word processing software required.
Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.
Serves the University Libraries within UNC-Chapel Hill, supporting a major research university environment.