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Assistant Director, Annual Giving (Engineering)
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193425EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Director, Annual Giving (Engineering)Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with ExperienceWork Schedule
Monday- Friday ; 8:00am - 5:00pm and other hours as needed to fulfill the duties of this position; Flexible work arrangements availableJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Alumni Engagement and Annual GivingAbout the Department
About NC State:
North Carolina State University (NC State) was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today it is the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 high-performing students, 8,000 pre-eminent faculty and staff and 205,000 alumni. NC State is known for its leadership in research, education and service and as a research extensive university, is recognized for its strengths in science, engineering and technology. The University consistently ranks among the top public national universities and one of the best values in higher education.
University Advancement secures support for NC State University by raising funds from private sources, engaging current and future alumni, building a culture of philanthropy, and enhancing the university’s reputation through integrated marketing and communications. University Advancement fulfills its mission through the operations of four main units: University Development, which seeks and obtains philanthropic support; the Alumni Association, which fosters and maintains mutually rewarding relationships with the university’s alumni; University Communications and Marketing, NC State’s dedicated communications agency; and Advancement Services, which provides information management support to all University Advancement units.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit – Office of Annual Giving:
The mission of the Office of Annual Giving within the Division of University Advancement at NC State is to raise philanthropic support for university goals and priorities that benefit our students, faculty, this campus and ultimately, the state of North Carolina.
Essential Job Duties
The Assistant Director is responsible for serving as a liaison with the assigned College/Unit (College of Engineering). The position will be the annual giving fundraising advocate, resource and expert for assigned college(s) and unit(s) while maintaining a strong working relationship with associated staff.
In this role, the Assistant Director works with the Annual Giving team to manage and implement fundraising strategies, which align with college and Annual Giving goals.
The Assistant Director also monitors all data and trends for the College providing regular updates to the assigned college/unit.
The Assistant Director reports to the Associate Director, College/Unit Strategy and Day of Giving Manager and works closely with the Annual Giving staff, the assigned college/unit and the University Communications team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for growing the annual giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of the college.
- Act as the top annual giving fundraising advocate, resource and expert for the assigned college/unit while maintaining a strong working relationship with associated staff.
- Manage and execute mail, email and web solicitations sent from the annual giving office that utilize content and segmentation strategies for the college.
- Integrate college’s messaging within the scope of the annual giving team’s university-wide fundraising campaigns.
- Maximize return for NC State Day of Giving for the college through the utilization of segmentation and unique content.
- Perform copywriting for fundraising communications of the college.
- Perform copywriting and editing for university-wide fundraising communications as needed.
- Partner with NC State Annual Giving, University Communications and Provide strategic direction and long-range/short-range planning for growing the annual giving program while supporting the greater development and campaign goals of the college.
- Marketing, and communications staff for design, editing, videography and other asset deliverables.
- Utilize data and reporting information to strategically enhance marketing efforts.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the college and provide regular updates to both teams.
- Follow emerging trends and best practices in annual giving direct marketing strategy.
- Assists in the detailed planning of annual solicitation programs, which may include special campaigns.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned. Attend a variety of events throughout the year. Occasional travel and occasional night and weekend work is required.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional-level experience in direct solicitation / fundraising or a closely related field (such as sales) are required.
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Mac OSX and Windows desktop environments
- Ability to work independently, to be creative and exercise initiative
- High energy level and strong drive to be successful
- Unquestioned integrity in dealing with confidential information
- Open and accessible interpersonal style; good listener
- Optimistic, persistent and positive attitude
- Knowledge of strategies that target annual giving prospects, donors and alumni.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in non-profit development office is preferred. Vendor management is a plus. Familiarity with direct marketing practices and techniques, including test strategies, segmentation strategies, and measurement of results is desirable.
- Project management experience with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions to move the program forward.
- Proven experience in fundraising operations.
- Experience producing and executing large scale/comprehensive mailings (50K+ constituents) is desirable.
- Work experience requiring effective writing, proofing and editing skills is preferred.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of fundraising.
- An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
- A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
06/05/2024Anticipated Close Date
Open until filledSpecial Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references
Position Number
00109733Position Type
SAAO Tier IIFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
083050 - Annual GivingAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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