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Associate Director of Principal Gifts Strategy
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
23 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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. The Associate Director of Principal Gifts Strategy plays a critical role in advancing principal gift opportunities at the point of highest leverage when a donor is well cultivated and the institution is ready to define shape and secure a transformational gift. This role partners closely with principal gift officers senior leadership and faculty to develop compelling gift visions translate those visions into actionable plans and guide their communication and execution. The position focuses on the design articulation and advancement of principal gift opportunities ensuring they are clear credible and aligned with both donor interests and institutional priorities. The position also contributes to building and executing strategies that extend the Vice Chancellors relationships and influence among prospects to facilitate current and future principal gift conversations. This is not a frontline fundraising or portfolio management role. It is a late-stage strategy and execution role focused on increasing the likelihood size and success of principal gifts. This role is engaged when the following conditions are met: * Gift potential of $5 million or greater * Prospect is in late-stage cultivation * Donor capacity and philanthropic intent are clearly established * Need exists to define/refine vision build a structured proposal and/or align stakeholders This position is supervised by the executive director of principal gifts.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
3-5 years in advancement or related field. Ability to translate ideas into fundable gift opportunities. Strong collaboration and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Advanced degree -depth understanding of fundraising principles and strategies. Experience with principal gift proposals. Fundraising campaign experience. Higher education experience. CRM familiarity. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use professional discretion.
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. The Associate Director of Principal Gifts Strategy plays a critical role in advancing principal gift opportunities at the point of highest leverage when a donor is well cultivated and the institution is ready to define shape and secure a transformational gift. This role partners closely with principal gift officers senior leadership and faculty to develop compelling gift visions translate those visions into actionable plans and guide their communication and execution. The position focuses on the design articulation and advancement of principal gift opportunities ensuring they are clear credible and aligned with both donor interests and institutional priorities. The position also contributes to building and executing strategies that extend the Vice Chancellors relationships and influence among prospects to facilitate current and future principal gift conversations. This is not a frontline fundraising or portfolio management role. It is a late-stage strategy and execution role focused on increasing the likelihood size and success of principal gifts. This role is engaged when the following conditions are met: * Gift potential of $5 million or greater * Prospect is in late-stage cultivation * Donor capacity and philanthropic intent are clearly established * Need exists to define/refine vision build a structured proposal and/or align stakeholders This position is supervised by the executive director of principal gifts.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
3-5 years in advancement or related field. Ability to translate ideas into fundable gift opportunities. Strong collaboration and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Advanced degree -depth understanding of fundraising principles and strategies. Experience with principal gift proposals. Fundraising campaign experience. Higher education experience. CRM familiarity. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use professional discretion.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
