Description:

The Division of University Advancement seeks an Assistant Director of Annual Giving who will be responsible for Student Philanthropy and call center programs.

The Assistant Director will be charged with developing and implementing a strategic comprehensive development plan that will educate students on the importance of philanthropy, especially annual giving, and encourage participation through yearly giving.

In addition, the Assistant Director will raise annual dollars to support the university’s greatest needs.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The Division of University Advancement is one of seven administrative divisions at North Carolina A&T State University. Our mission is to support the university through the enhancement and management of private resources by expanding opportunities for engagement, increasing the division’s resources, strengthening the university’s brand, and improving communications.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is one of America’s highly-respected universities, focused on interdisciplinary research, creative scholarship, exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, and community service and engagement.

North Carolina A&T State University is one of seventeen institutions of The University of North Carolina System and is a Land-Grant and “High Research Activity” institution committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction, scholarly and creative research, and effective public service.

The University offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. The University enrolls approximately 13,800 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff.

Internal job number: 000188

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Must have minimum of two years of fundraising experience in higher education or a non-profit organization, or previous work experience in a call center.

Knowledge of annual giving benchmarks, best practices, and appropriate solicitation techniques.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of fundraising experience in higher education or non-profit organization.

Demonstrated ability to use creativity and best practices to improve and grow student and young alumni giving.

A high degree of professionalism, great interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to gain the confidence of students, alumni, colleagues, and volunteers.

Effective organizational, customer service, and communication skills, both oral and written, with keen attention to detail.

Possess strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with donor database software; Raisers Edge preferred.