Posting Details
This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act( EHRA ).
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the bestuniversities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sandafter a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmingtonoffers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with abeautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package aswell as other programs, resources, policies, and practices thathelp to support a work/life balance. Our programs have beendesigned to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs andthe needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible fordental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefitplans eligibility begins on the first of the month following dateof hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibilitydate following election and include employer contributions foreither a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optionaldisability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiverprogram which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three(3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW orany other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCWcovers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summersession.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to theCampus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered oncampus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplementalinsurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paidholidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paidvacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programsthrough our Dare toLearn Academy , and the employeeassistance program , many of which are offered free ofcharge.
Working Title
Associate Director of Annual Giving
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31755
Vacancy Number
E1143
Position Number
1737
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Home Department
University Advancement - 50000
Division
University Advancement - 50000 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
UNCW is wrapping up the public phase of a $125 millioncomprehensive campaign, and the Office of Annual Giving is growingits team to better serve the needs of University Advancement. TheAssociate Director of Annual Giving will serve as a trusted partnerto the Director of Annual Giving and will be responsible formanaging many of the day-to-day operations of a centralized annualgiving program. UNCW’s Office of Annual Giving is an industryleader known for its innovative strategies, collaborative spirit,and donor-centric approach. This role will help design and executea comprehensive fundraising plan that will increase private supportfrom alumni, parents, friends, and the campus community, includingemployees and students.
This position will be directly responsible for developing andexecuting multi-channel solicitation strategies, as well as helpingto track results of annual giving campaigns and solicitations. TheAssociate Director will also supervise two full-time AssistantDirectors.
This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging leader to play anactive role in designing strategies that support UNCW’sphilanthropic priorities and align with campaign goals to includeincreasing participation among the university’s 100,000alumni.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4 years of development experience with a focus on annual givingor direct marketing experience with demonstrable results
- Ability to set, track, and analyze progress toward annualgoals
- Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategicdecisions
- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability toeffectively manage multiple projects and prioritiessimultaneously
- A commitment to understanding industry trends and bestpractices and implementing program changes, when necessary
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbalcommunication skills
- Strong judgment and code of personal ethics
- Ability to operate effectively, flexibly and collegially in acomplex organizational environment
- Ability to lead and empower staff to meet both individual andteam goals
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Higher education experience
- Familiarity with UNCW
- Raisers Edge database experience
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign)
Required Certifications or Licensures
N/A
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Division for University Advancement is responsible for thefollowing primary goals:
- Coordinate a campus-wide, comprehensive effort to raisephilanthropic funds that support the strategic plan and mission ofthe university.
- Manage an inclusive alumni engagement program designed to serveand engage nearly 100,000 alumni as ambassadors, advocates anddonors.
- Strengthen and expand UNCW’s donor pipeline through effectivediscovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardshipstrategies.
- Ensure that external boards ( UNCW Foundation Board, Board ofVisitors, Student Aid Association Board, Alumni Association Boardof Directors and the Friends of UNCW ) are effective in theirmission of supporting UNCW .
The division’s fundraising efforts are enhanced by effectivepartnerships with the campus community as well as externalconstituents including alumni, parents, corporations, foundations,volunteers and friends. Development areas include annual giving,leadership annual giving, major gifts, principal gifts, corporateand foundation engagement and planned giving, as well as alumniengagement. Prospect development, events and board management,stewardship, communications and advancement services are supportservices for the fundraising activities of the division.
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and globalperspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree programfocused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), ourculture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization,ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed toproviding equality of educational and employment opportunity forall persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents – except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believesthat embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff andstudents is critical to our success and paramount in beingrecognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.
Number of Openings
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) onthe posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please besure 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 applicationsystem 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
04/03/2024
Posting Close Date
05/31/2024
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have experience using a constituent managementdatabase? Are you familiar with pulling constituent lists out of aCRM by writing your own queries and exports? Please explain.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Share how you would use segmentation to maximize theeffectiveness of your appeals.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Have you had prior experience with analyzing data and usingit to inform decisions/strategies? Please explain.
(Open Ended Question)
- Optional: Samples of you work can be emailed towalkerd@uncw.edu.
(Open Ended Question)
- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2024)
- UNCW Website
- UNCW LinkedIn Page
- UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
- UNCW Employee Referral
- UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
- UNCW Job Alert
- Chronical of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- North Carolina Job Network
- Women in Higher Education
- Craigslist
- Career Events/Job Fairs
- Billboards/Marquee
- Other
- * If you selected 'Other' to the question above, please explainhow you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if notapplicable.
(Open Ended Question)
