Director of Philanthropy

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ May 29th, 2026

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NC State University is hiring a Director of Philanthropy to identify, qualify, solicit, and steward major gift donors to support various university areas. The role manages a portfolio of prospects, develops fundraising strategies for six- and seven-figure gifts, and collaborates with colleagues to align donor interests with campus priorities.

Highlights

Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects to build a donor pipeline.
Manage a portfolio of donors capable of gifts of $100,000 or more using fundraising best practices.
Meet or exceed annual goals for outreach, visits, proposals, and funds raised.
Develop strategies to leverage networks in assigned geographic regions or constituencies.
Collaborate with university staff to align donor interests with institutional priorities.
Coordinate engagement and stewardship activities with Advancement colleagues.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant experience, including three years of progressive advancement experience.
Demonstrated success in major individual gift fundraising, preferably in higher education, with strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Proficient with donor information systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required; travel, evening, and weekend work expected.