Associate Director of Development
Full Time
North Carolina
Posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
NC Botanical Garden-525000
Career Area
Development and Fundraising
Posting Open Date
03/22/2023
Application Deadline
04/19/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title
Associate Director of Development
Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
20020536
Vacancy ID
NF0006816
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent
FTE
1
Hours per week
40
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date
05/01/2023
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The North Carolina Botanical Garden (NCBG) has been a leader in native plant conservation, horticulture, and education in the southeastern United States for more than 50 years. As part of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, we further the University’s tripartite teaching, research, and public service mission through our own mission to inspire understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and to advance a sustainable relationship between people and nature. As a garden focused on conserving the biodiversity of southeastern native plants, we recognize that just as biodiversity is critical to a healthy ecosystem, diversity in people and perspectives makes our organization and community stronger. NCBG is committed to creating an environment in our gardens and natural areas where everyone’s voice is heard and everyone feels safe and welcome.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Development is primarily responsible for the identification, qualification and solicitation of lead annual giving, management of the overall annual gift program, administration of the corporate and individual sponsorship program, as well as service as project coordinator of NCBG development events.
The Associate Director of Development at NCBG will dedicate her/his time to leading a comprehensive annual giving program to advance the mission of NCBG. This position will create a strategic and comprehensive development plan for annual giving by securing private funding from prospects and donors at the leadership annual giving range of $1,000 to $100,000; maintains an active pipeline of qualified individual prospects and donors; engages and motivates donors, volunteers, faculty, and administrators at Garden/donor events; plans fundraising and stewardship events related to annual gift prospects and donors, and fosters collaborative pan-university development efforts between NCBG and UNC Chapel Hill.
Local and statewide travel, evening and some weekend work, is required.
The Associate Director of Development at NCBG will dedicate her/his time to leading a comprehensive annual giving program to advance the mission of NCBG. This position will create a strategic and comprehensive development plan for annual giving by securing private funding from prospects and donors at the leadership annual giving range of $1,000 to $100,000; maintains an active pipeline of qualified individual prospects and donors; engages and motivates donors, volunteers, faculty, and administrators at Garden/donor events; plans fundraising and stewardship events related to annual gift prospects and donors, and fosters collaborative pan-university development efforts between NCBG and UNC Chapel Hill.
Local and statewide travel, evening and some weekend work, is required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor?s degree required with related experience; specific minimum experience standards are at the discretion of the Department Head based on hiring market conditions and accepted professional standards of practice within the field. 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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Strong verbal and written communications skills, as well as excellent organizational, interpersonal skills, and judgment, are required.
Ability to interact effectively in comprehensive environment such as a research university setting with donors, faculty, staff and volunteers. Must exhibit the highest standard of professionalism and performance as evidence by integrity, initiative, collaborative teamwork, critical thinking, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
Ability to interact effectively in comprehensive environment such as a research university setting with donors, faculty, staff and volunteers. Must exhibit the highest standard of professionalism and performance as evidence by integrity, initiative, collaborative teamwork, critical thinking, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
At least four years of experience, or, for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a Natural Sciences, communications, marketing, or other relevant undergraduate degree with a post-baccalaureate degree and two years or greater of development and fundraising experience, in the following areas; direct solicitation/fundraising, annual giving, project management, volunteer and events management.
Successful record of accomplishment in annual fundraising in higher education or public gardens.
A commitment to the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s mission.
Successful record of accomplishment in annual fundraising in higher education or public gardens.
A commitment to the North Carolina Botanical Garden’s mission.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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