Job description

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Director of Development for University Projects (DODUP) position will focus on cultivating and securing resources to support key goal areas of the current comprehensive campaign, specifically capital projects (academics and athletics) and the student experience(ex. mental health and counseling). Furthermore, this position will pivot in the future to new university wide philanthropic priorities as needed.

The DODUP will be a direct report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development and work across the university on projects of direct impact to the campaign. These projects currently fall primarily, but are not limited to the College of Engineering and Technology, the College of Business, the Division of Athletics, and the Division of Student Affairs.

The DODUP will spend the majority of their time managing a portfolio of donors and prospective donors. The portfolio will be weighted to the qualification stages of the donor cycle (70-80%) and the DODUP will work to cultivate and solicit major gifts with a focus on capital needs identified in the campaign feasibility study and case for support. The DODUP will utilize best practices for development including documentation of all actions per the division’s prospect management policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 3-5 years experience in non-profit, higher education, or relevant development/sales/customer facing role.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree
5 years non-profit or higher education fundraising experience
Experience working in capital campaigns with a focus on “bricks and mortar” capital projects
Experience working with Raiser’s Edge CRM
Experience in fundraising communications and marketing.
Development experience in Engineering, Business, or Athletics

Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Posting Text

Open Date 05/04/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, you must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Attach a cover letter, current resume and a list of references (including complete contact information with name, title, address, email, and phone) to complete the application.

For questions and additional information, please contact Ben Pendry at bjpendry@email.wcu.edu

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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