Director of Development

Company: UNC-Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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. UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School is seeking a Director of Development. This person will be responsible for cultivating and soliciting gifts of $100,000 and documenting estate plans and soliciting annual fund gifts. To do so successfully, the Director will build relationships with Kenan-Flagler’s key donors and prospects and will have significant interaction with alumni volunteers. The Director of Development reports to the Executive Director of Development. Extensive travel is required, and the position will represent UNC Kenan-Flagler throughout the state and across the country. The position will participate as members of the UNC Kenan-Flagler Development Staff in the overall execution of a comprehensive development program and fundraising campaign. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience The successful candidate will have a minimum 1 year direct ask fundraising experience and a strong understanding of the nature and purpose of higher education. Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors are 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. Team players possessing a sense of entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience Preferred candidates will also have three to five years of major gift fundraising or equivalent experience. Experience working at UNC or in higher education is preferred, as is experience in closing gifts over $100,000.

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