Director of Development for Parents Giving

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University Development's purpose is to support the mission of the university by raising private resources to enhance financial support for students, faculty, programs and facilities. University Development provides leadership and centralized services to all development offices throughout the University, serving as a focal point for annual giving, application development and IT support; campaign management; constituent programs; corporate and foundation relations; donor relations; gift planning; gift services; industry relations; marketing/communications; parents giving; principal gifts; prospect management, research and analytics; regional programs; scholarships and student aid; talent management; university events; and volunteer engagement.

Carolina Development is proud of its donor-centered philosophy, pursuing activities that always respect the interests and intentions of the donor as well as the University. The organization's collaborative nature is a critical component to fulfilling our mission of raising private funds to benefit the university.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Director of Development for Parents Giving is responsible for the overall management, planning, administration, direction, and evaluation of the parents giving program. The Director will design and execute a comprehensive plan of focused engagement and solicitation strategies for parent and family leadership donors and rated prospects for University-wide, long term philanthropic support. The Director will collaborate with the Regional and Principal Giving Programs as well as partner with University Schools and Units to ensure the qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of highly rated parent prospects. The primary functions of the Director include: Persuasive presentation of the University's priority areas for support amongst parents to successfully close leadership annual fund and major gifts of five to seven figures. Development of an annualized marketing program targeted to parents which includes solicitations and prospect and donor engagement activities. Close collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs as well as other senior administration, faculty and staff to represent the University effectively to its parents and other external constituents. In collaboration with other University offices and departments, the Director provides parents with the resources, information, and opportunities to support their students' learning, empower their students to take personal responsibility for social and academic choices, and understand their students' experiences at the University.

Minimum of a bachelor's degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.

Proven, excellent verbal and written communication skills. The skill to motivate and engender the confidence of prospects and donors. Ability to interact effectively in a comprehensive, research university setting; and exhibit the highest standards of professionalism and performance as evidenced by collaborative teamwork, initiative, critical thinking, good judgment, consistency of output, timeliness of follow-through and strength of written and oral communication skills.

3-5 years of demonstrated successful experience in higher education development or transferrable experience.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.