Position Summary
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement that includes three days working in the office and two days of remote work. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving will assist the Director of Annual Giving in the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives within the Office of Annual Giving. This position identifies and solicits leadership annual giving prospects for the College of Arts and Sciences. Responsibilities include: contributing to the strategic planning process for the College of Arts and Sciences comprehensive annual giving program; recommending design concepts drafting solicitation letters or coordinating copywriting and providing creative direction to graphic artists; collaborating with colleagues on development and implementation of email and mail appeals for departments; coordinating solicitation calendars; delivering appeals within established timelines; identifying and instructing vendors as necessary; adhering to budgets and tracking/reporting expenses; and researching and implementing best practices. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is expected to work autonomously and use independent thought when carrying out these responsibilities. This position will report directly to the Director of Annual Giving and would serve as the backup for the Director in lieu of the Directors absence.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Less than one year of directly related fundraising experience required which could include experience in annual fund major gifts corporate relations prospect management sales or other transferable skills.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Preferred candidates will possess experience in a higher education setting along with excellent organizational written and oral communication skills be comfortable with alumni databases Blackbaud software or Access databases and have a working knowledge of computer-related office tools. Additionally a shown ability to multi-task achieve goals work independently show good judgement when working with donors and volunteers and meet deadlines in a dynamic collaborative work environment. Ability to interact professionally and effectively in a comprehensive research university setting with a wide variety of constituents including alumni donors faculty and administrators. Ability to work as an integral part of a high-achieving fundraising team in a workplace is preferred.
Required Experience:
Staff IC