Executive Director of Gift Planning

UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Development, the Executive Director for Gift Planning serves as the university’s senior leader for gift planning, providing strategic direction, oversight, and execution of a comprehensive, campus-wide program. The Executive Director partners across Advancement to integrate gift planning into fundraising strategy, supports complex and deferred gifts, and ensures alignment with institutional priorities and industry best practices.

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.