Chief Development Officer for Office of the VC for Research
Chief Development Officer for Office of the VC for Research
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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. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives Development and working in close partnership with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research ( OVCR ) the Chief Development Officer ( CDO ) serves as the lead fundraising professional for research initiatives. The CDO is responsible for overseeing all development efforts related to research priorities working collaboratively with both the AVC for Strategic Initiatives and the OVCR to establish and achieve fundraising goals. This role includes managing a portfolio of major donors and securing significant philanthropic support to advance the top research priorities of the institution. The role includes close collaboration with faculty staff and leadership to secure philanthropic and private grant support. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research oversees develops and supports Carolinas $1.55 billion research enterprise. It sets strategic priorities for research manages proposals and awards provides research infrastructure identifies funding opportunities develops research teams and partnerships and oversees regulatory compliance science and security and addition to overseeing UNCs full research enterprise encompassing all schools and units the OVCR also houses UNCs 14 pan-campus Centers and Institutes which include the Center for Galapagos Studies the Winston Center and the Renaissance Computing Institute ( RENCI ) to name a few. The CDO will dedicate 60% of their effort to the Center for Galapagos Studies where they will work closely with the CGS Director to develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with the organizations mission and long-term goals to cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors and to enable the development of communications and content that support the fundraising vision and goals. The remaining 40% of the CDOs effort will be directed toward supporting OVCR units and strategic initiatives to be determined collaboratively by the AVC for Strategic Initiatives and the VCR . For all supported units the CDO is responsible for developing a comprehensive development program including strategy planning and all aspects of donor management fundraising operations and stakeholder communications.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Experience leading and/or managing a development team especially in complex organizations such as higher education. * Proven experience in fundraising with a successful track record of securing major principal and planned gifts. * Proven experience successfully managing complex donor relationships. * Exemplary written and oral communication skills. * Ability to think creatively and strategically and to work well under pressure. * Self-starter capable of working independently while also engaging in collaboration between teams. * Strong leadership and team management skills to lead and motivate a development team. * Knowledge of donor database systems and fundraising software.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
A familiarity with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the State of North Carolina will be valued highly. Experience in science fund raising.
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. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives Development and working in close partnership with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research ( OVCR ) the Chief Development Officer ( CDO ) serves as the lead fundraising professional for research initiatives. The CDO is responsible for overseeing all development efforts related to research priorities working collaboratively with both the AVC for Strategic Initiatives and the OVCR to establish and achieve fundraising goals. This role includes managing a portfolio of major donors and securing significant philanthropic support to advance the top research priorities of the institution. The role includes close collaboration with faculty staff and leadership to secure philanthropic and private grant support. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research oversees develops and supports Carolinas $1.55 billion research enterprise. It sets strategic priorities for research manages proposals and awards provides research infrastructure identifies funding opportunities develops research teams and partnerships and oversees regulatory compliance science and security and addition to overseeing UNCs full research enterprise encompassing all schools and units the OVCR also houses UNCs 14 pan-campus Centers and Institutes which include the Center for Galapagos Studies the Winston Center and the Renaissance Computing Institute ( RENCI ) to name a few. The CDO will dedicate 60% of their effort to the Center for Galapagos Studies where they will work closely with the CGS Director to develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with the organizations mission and long-term goals to cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors and to enable the development of communications and content that support the fundraising vision and goals. The remaining 40% of the CDOs effort will be directed toward supporting OVCR units and strategic initiatives to be determined collaboratively by the AVC for Strategic Initiatives and the VCR . For all supported units the CDO is responsible for developing a comprehensive development program including strategy planning and all aspects of donor management fundraising operations and stakeholder communications.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Experience leading and/or managing a development team especially in complex organizations such as higher education. * Proven experience in fundraising with a successful track record of securing major principal and planned gifts. * Proven experience successfully managing complex donor relationships. * Exemplary written and oral communication skills. * Ability to think creatively and strategically and to work well under pressure. * Self-starter capable of working independently while also engaging in collaboration between teams. * Strong leadership and team management skills to lead and motivate a development team. * Knowledge of donor database systems and fundraising software.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
A familiarity with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the State of North Carolina will be valued highly. Experience in science fund raising.
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