North Carolina State University Raleigh , NC 27611
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North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 260,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We're also at the forefront of teaching and research in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.
The mission of University Development 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
Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Foundation Relations, the Associate Director will work in close collaboration with members of the University Advancement team and serve as the primary prospect manager for a portfolio of foundations, corporations and organizations. The Associate Director is responsible for identifying and building relationships with corporations and foundations to secure private funding for university-wide initiatives in accordance with industry best practices in development. The Associate Director also develops, implements and evaluates strategies to conceive, develop, and manage the creation of proposals on behalf of North Carolina State University.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation manage a portfolio of 50 - 75 foundation and corporate partners and implement cultivation/solicitation strategies for each partner.
Create mutually beneficial relationships that align with the priorities of the University, are multi-faceted, and can provide annual revenues of six figures or more.
Prepare proposals and related materials as needed to secure revenue, with a priority on gift based funding. Develop funding proposals for foundations, corporations, corporate foundations, and organizations, working with appropriate faculty and other academic personnel.
Consistently meet individual contact, proposal and fundraising goals including strategy development and newly discovered opportunities; document all development activities in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain strong understanding of the basic research efforts and develop relationships with academic and research leaders. Use this information to match corporate and foundation interests with these research areas in support of university priorities.
Represent at university advancement and university-wide events.
This position is available only to current, permanent NC State University employees.
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Two years of professional-level experience in direct solicitation / fundraising or a closely related field (such as sales) are required
Other Required Qualifications
Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of successful fundraising, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation relations
Proven relationship builder with the ability to form trusting relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, volunteers, alumni and colleagues
Strong writer with some grant writing experience
High attention to detail and processes
Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment
Unquestioned integrity
Commitment to a collegial and collaborative team approach
Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving
Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude
Computer literacy and competency with office productivity software and with relevant CRM software
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in higher education fundraising
Previous corporate and foundation fundraising experience
Familiarity with NC State University
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No
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