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North Carolina State University

Director of Philanthropy

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

Edtech.com's Summary

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.