Chief Development Officer

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ June 16th, 2026

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Chief Development Officer for the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media. This leader will direct all fundraising and advancement activities, design and implement strategies to increase philanthropic support, and enhance alumni engagement and external relations in collaboration with the Dean and University Development leadership.

Highlights

Lead all fundraising and advancement efforts for the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
Develop and execute strategies to expand principal, major, annual, and planned giving.
Strengthen alumni engagement and foster a culture of philanthropy within the School.
Manage large, high-performing advancement teams and operate within a complex organizational structure.
Utilize CRM systems and demonstrate strong financial and data analysis skills related to campaigns and forecasting.
Minimum 7 years of progressive advancement/fundraising experience and 5 years of leadership experience.
Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, campaign leadership experience, and success securing principal gifts over $5 million.
Commitment to travel and flexible working hours required.
Responsible for strategic direction and oversight of development activities in partnership with academic and university leadership.
Hussman School prepares over 1,500 students annually in top-ranked programs in media, communication, and journalism.