Development Associate Annual Fund-Durham
Development Associate Annual Fund-Durham
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$ 58000 - 65783
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Description of Work
Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America for 2025 POSITION TYPE:Permanent 12month EHRA Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) FLSA Exempt 1.0 FTE
HIRING SALARY RANGE:$58000 $65783
Hiring salary will be determined based on education experience equity budget and market considerations.
NCSSM and the NCSSM Foundation foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support communityengaged service and research. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex gender identity or expression age sexual orientation genetic information status as an individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran or national guard.If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact us at
Description of Duties:
The Annual Fund Development Associate supports the of a comprehensive annual giving program aimed at increasing annual gifts from alumni parents faculty staff and friends of NCSSM. Working closely with the Director of Annual Fund and other team members this role assists with donor outreach gift solicitation and stewardship activities to help grow and strengthen the schools annual fundraising efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Donor Qualification & Portfolio Management:Managing an annual fund leadershiplevel qualification portfolio of 250 300 households engaging these donors in the solicitation process and participating in the teamwide moves management process. The primary purpose of this position is to qualify donors in terms of capacity. It is expected that this role will spend a minimum of 8 hours a week calling donors.
Campaign Management & Annual Giving Operations:Targeted fundraising appeals such as the March Challenge and Giving Tuesday. This position would be part of the annual giving strategy team and responsible for implementing various aspects of timelimited campaigns such as updating databases loading and releasing electronic appeals and producing donor data summaries.
Donor Data Management & Reporting:Producing donor reports and documenting donor contact. This position is responsible for recording all direct donor interaction and assisting other gift officers with data entry on occasion in the Foundation CRM. This position is also responsible for donor reports pulled from the Foundations CRM.
This position offers a hybrid/flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely up to two days per week subject to supervisor approval.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strategic Thinking:
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies that align with
the organizations mission and goals.
Capacity to analyze donor data and giving trends to inform decisionmaking and strategy
adjustments.
Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling
messages and appeals that resonate with diverse audiences.
Proficiency in public speaking and presenting to groups including board members
donors and volunteers.
Relationship Building:
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with donors prospects
volunteers and colleagues.
Ability to engage and inspire donors through personalized cultivation and stewardship
efforts.
Project Management:
Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects campaigns and initiatives
simultaneously.
Ability to set priorities meet deadlines and manage resources effectively.
Data Analysis:
Proficiency in analyzing fundraising data to identify trends measure campaign
effectiveness and drive improvements.
Ability to use data to develop targeted solicitation and stewardship strategies.
Leadership:
Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor staff volunteers and interns involved in
annual giving efforts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree in nonprofit management business administration communications or a
related field. A Minimum of 1 year of experience in fundraising or a related field with a focus on
annual giving programs.
Proven track record of achieving fundraising goals and growing annual fund revenue.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to craft
compelling messages.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple
priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in using fundraising software and CRM systems (e.g. Raisers Edge NXT
experience a plus).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
High degree of professionalism integrity and confidentiality.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Team NCSSM Benefits
Free Oncampus Parking
Vacation and Personal Leave:EHRA Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) receive 26 days per year. Leave is prorated for parttime and less than 12 month employees. Leave is earned monthly.
Sick Leave:12 days per year. Leave accruals for parttime and less than 12 month employees are prorated.
Additional Leave:Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Civil Leave Personal Observance Day Extended Illness Short/Long Term Disability Family Illness Leave Military Leave Community Service Leave Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.
Holidays:12 days per year
Benefits:The University Systemoffers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to Universityprovided group life insurance various retirement savings options group health plan coverage dental vision critical illness cancer flexible spending accounts accident disability coverage educational assistance and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs.
Health Insurance:Employee only coverage under theState Health Plan(PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.
Retirement:Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option 1 Teachers and State Employees Retirement System(TSERS)requires 6 of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option 2 The Optional Retirement Program(ORP)requires 6 of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program you are automatically covered for shortterm disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost) long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25000/maximum $50000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).
Supplemental Retirement Plans :Supplemental retirement plansprovide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals. Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k) 403(b) or 457(b) on a Roth (aftertax) or pretax contributions.
Tuition Waiver:Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent fulltime employees.
State Employees Credit Union:Membership welcomed. Contact theSECU Credit Unionfor information.
Community Service:24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for parttime) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any nonpublic school.
Facilities:Library & Gymnasium other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.
About NCSSM:
Specializing in science technology engineering and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSMsIgnite Transform comprehensive campaignseeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.
The new NCSSMMorganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSMMorganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.
Nearly twothirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelors degree in a STEM field over three times the national average including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly threequarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty staff and students.
For more information please read the NCSSMstrategic planand visit.
How to Apply:
Submit electronic application via this link: Development Associate Annual FundDurham.
Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies Work History and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S. final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified ator equivalent service. NCSSM participates in EVerify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However if multiple applications are submitted to a posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can reapply to a position.
If you have questions please contact Tracy Fullgraf at.
NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
