Senior Director of Development
Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary 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 Senior Director of Development
is a major and principal gift officer responsible for qualifying,
cultivating and soliciting gifts of $100,000 and above from
individual alumni of the business school, as well as documenting
estate plans and soliciting annual fund gifts. To do so
successfully, the Senior Director will build relationships with
Kenan-Flagler’s key donors and prospects and will have significant
interaction with alumni volunteers. The position also has key
responsibilities with Kenan-Flagler’s capital campaign and serves
as an advisor to other staff on fundraising methods. Additionally,
the Senior Director may manage members of the advancement team. The
Senior Director of Development reports to the Assistant Dean for
Development. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
The successful candidate will have significant major gift
fundraising or equivalent related experience and a strong
understanding of the nature and purpose of higher education.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of successful
fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors is required. The
successful candidate will also possess exceptional interpersonal
skills, strong written and oral communication abilities, a
demonstrated capacity to conduct multiple responsibilities, and
acute organizational skills. Travel and some weekend work are
required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience -
Prefer candidates with seven or more years of major gift
fundraising experience - Experience in closing gifts $250,000 and
above. - Fundraising experience in higher education. - Experience
managing development officers
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