Assistant Dean of Philanthropy

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

The Assistant Dean of Philanthropy serves as the chief fundraising and engagement officer for the College of Engineering, reporting to the Dean and providing strategic leadership for the college’s advancement program. The position leads and develops the advancement team, serves as President of the NC State Engineering Foundation, and works closely with university leadership, faculty, alumni, donors, and community partners to advance philanthropic priorities. The Assistant Dean also personally manages a portfolio of major, leadership, and principal gift prospects and donors while partnering with University Advancement to secure transformational support for the College and NC State.

Director of Philanthropy

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for identifying, qualifying, soliciting, and stewarding major gift donors to NC State University. This position will serve as a member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Advancement team, reporting to a Senior Director of Philanthropy with an effort to maximize support to all areas of the College. The Director will be expected to manage a portfolio of discovery and actively managed prospects while also collaborating with fundraising colleagues across campus.

Assistant Director of Philanthropy

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

The Assistant Director of Philanthropy Engineering is primarily responsible for assisting the College of Engineering Advancement team in identifying and qualifying new major gift prospects for NC State. This role is an excellent entry point for those interested in pursuing a career in frontline major gift fundraising. The Assistant Director will gain exposure to and in some cases, shadow, the process of advancing these relationships toward the solicitation and closure of major gifts in collaboration with the assigned gift officer, as well as make their own leadership annual giving solicitations.

Stewardship Officer

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT

The Stewardship Officer is an important position within the Office of Development Communications and Stewardship (DCS), serving as a resource and stewardship expert for University Advancement, with a focus on the work in the offices of Central Major Gifts, Gift Planning, and Leadership Giving. The position will maintain strong working relationships with teams across the division while also contributing to several key projects and initiatives that support the broader goals and priorities of DCS.