Development Officer for Leadership Annual Giving

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This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).

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Benefits of Working at UNCW

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work / life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.

Hiring Range Determined based on qualifications and / or experience. Working Title Development Officer for Leadership Annual Giving External Link to Posting Vacancy Number E1320 Position Number 1681 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Home Department University Advancement - 50000 Division University Advancement - 50000 Division Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Development Officer for Leadership Annual Giving will work to secure leadership annual gifts ($1,000 to $24,999) from university constituents to include alumni, parents and friends of the university.

UNCW’s Office of Annual Giving is an industry leader known for its innovative strategies andcollaborative spirit. This role will function as a vital member of the Annual Giving team and development professionals within the Division for University Advancement and will assist in the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of assigned leadership annual giving prospects and growing the university’s donor pipeline. This work will be facilitated through a multi-channel approach including phone calls, email, video, digital solicitations and personal visits. It is anticipated that this role will manage a portfolio of approximately 500 prospects.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet specific goals within the context of a university advancement; devise strategies for the engagement and comprehensive solicitation of prospects; and work with colleagues to maximize fundraising productivity.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of professional fundraising experience and / or experience in sales, marketing, communications, or higher education development.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Professional experience with donor management or customer relations.
• Understanding and knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of fundraising, as well as the development process and donor cycle.
• Customer Relationship / Database Management systems experience (preferably Raisers Edge)
• Superior verbal and written communication, interpersonal, relationship-building, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize workload and collaborate with colleagues to prioritize competing demands effectively.
• Knowledge of UNCW’s organizational structure, culture, policies, and procedures, as well as familiarity with its mission and strategic goals.

Required Certifications or Licensures

N / A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Division for University Advancement is responsible for the following primary goals :

The division’s fundraising efforts are enhanced by effective partnerships with the campus community as well as external constituents including alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, volunteers and friends. Development areas include annual giving, leadership annual giving, major gifts, principal gifts, corporate and foundation engagement and planned giving, as well as alumni engagement. Prospect development, events and board management, stewardship, communications and advancement services are support services for the fundraising activities of the division.

College / School Information University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities : High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11 : 59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Months Per Year 12 Months FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week) Type of Position Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions Job Posting Date 01 / 22 / 2025 Posting Close Date 02 / 24 / 2025

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