Sr. Director of Development

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chapel Hill, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ October 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Sr. Director of Development. The role identifies, cultivates, and solicits principal and major gift prospects and donors for the College of Arts and Sciences through its Arts and Sciences Foundation. The senior director reports to a senior director and assistant vice president of development and focuses mainly on principal gift prospects.

Highlights

Build, manage, and work a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects and donors for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Plan and carry out principal and major gift activity with the Arts and Sciences Foundation team.
Play an integral role in coordinating the foundation's role in the university's upcoming fundraising campaign.
Lead fundraising efforts for key college priorities and manage special projects as assigned.
At least five years of professional direct solicitation and fundraising experience, with excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of computer-related office tools and database management, and the discretion to handle confidential donor information.
Preferred six years of development, sales, or related experience, a record of closing major, principal, and planned gifts, and comprehensive campaign experience at a university or major college.
Eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with employees expected to live within commuting distance of campus.