Director of Advancement

Jul 24

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Anticipated Start Date: Open

Description

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. Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (Morehead) is a unit within The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC).

The mission of Morehead is to serve North Carolina and beyond by bringing together the unique resources of UNC to engage the public for an improved public understanding of science, technology and health.The specific areas of oversight are:

(1) identification, cultivation, solicitation, closure, and recognition of major gifts, including endowment and planned giving;
(2) annual giving to support the Morehead’s operating budget, including membership program, annual fund, grants; and
(3) grants development.

In collaboration with Morehead’s director, development team, Office of University Advancement, and volunteer leadership, the director of advancement will design and implement comprehensive strategies for support of the annual operating budget and periodic comprehensive fundraising campaigns. In addition, the Director of Advancement is charged with leadership of Morehead’s marketing and communications initiatives. Leading the marketing and communications team, the director will be responsible for advancing two specific goals:

1) ensuring that Morehead programming maximizes participation and, when applicable, revenue and
2) building Morehead’s brand reputation with internal and external audiences as a leader in the field of informal science education.

Responsibilities

The Director of Advancement will provide overall leadership to Morehead’s advancement team.

Requirements

Education Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in communications, marketing, business, the sciences or related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience.- Experience in a non-profit or higher education environment.
Knowledge of and experience with fundraising in science centers, science museums, zoos or aquariums.
Experience developing non-profit marketing plans.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$102,100 - $153,100

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About the Organization

The University of North Carolina has enjoyed a long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university. Situated in the beautiful college town of Chapel Hill, N.C., Carolina has earned a reputation as one of the best universities in the world. Carolina prides itself on a strong, diverse student body, academic opportunities not found anywhere else, and a value unmatched by any public university in the nation. Carolina Development is proud of its donor-centered philosophy, pursuing activities that always respect the interests and intentions of the donor as well as the University. The organization’s collaborative nature is a critical component to fulfilling our mission of raising private funds to benefit the university.

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