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Senior Director of Annual Fund

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Nov 04, 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	003901
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Senior Director of Annual Fund
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	University hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The hours for this position may vary depending on the departmental needs.
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	University Advancement
Department	Development (Adm)
Work Location	Foundation Building
Salary Range	$90,000 - $94,021
Primary Purpose of Department	The Office of University Development's primary purpose is to build philanthropic relationships that engage alumni, donors, students, faculty, and the community in supporting the University's mission. These efforts include working closely with the donors, governing boards, alumni, friends, community members, foundations, and corporations to increase private giving to the University. The Office of University Development is within the division of University Advancement.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Senior Director of Annual Fund plans, designs, organizes, and oversees all aspects of annual giving solicitations and stewardship, which include, but are not limited to: direct mail appeals, crowdfunding, giving day, email appeals, and the faculty/staff campaign. Coordinating with the University's overall fundraising objectives, the Senior Director works closely with donor relations, advancement operations, campus communication teams, development directors, the alumni association, and volunteer boards to coordinate and increase annual support for UNC Charlotte. This position oversees full-time assistant directors and is responsible for managing the infrastructure of a centralized annual giving program while developing measurements to track performance.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	The Senior Director of Annual Fund is responsible for the management of the University's development efforts as it relates to securing annual support from alumni, students, friends, parents, faculty and staff, and Board members of UNC Charlotte. Develops and implements a comprehensive, multi-channel annual fundraising strategy to engage key university constituencies and drive philanthropic support. Leads, mentors, and evaluates annual giving staff; collaborates closely with internal departments, campus partners, and external vendors to ensure coordinated program execution. Designs and oversees an annual program calendar that includes solicitation, stewardship, donor engagement, and fundraising campaigns (e.g., direct mail, Giving Day, crowdfunding). Monitors and evaluates program performance using analytics and data systems; sets and tracks fundraising goals and key performance indicators. Manages budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to support annual giving operations and technology needs. Enhances donor pipeline and retention, including oversight of loyalty programs like the 1946 Society, and support of initiatives for students, alumni, and faculty/staff giving. Benchmarks with peer institutions, researches best practices, and integrates trends to refine strategy, grow donor participation, and strengthen the culture of philanthropy.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree and three years of annual giving fundraising experience. At least two years of experience managing an annual giving team.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Master's degree and higher education experience preferred. Proficient with ScaleFunder Platform, Salesforce, and Mongoose Cadence; skilled in online fundraising strategies and data-driven decision-making. Able to set, track, and analyze progress toward annual objectives. Demonstrated ability to lead, empower, and coordinate teams effectively to meet both individual and team goals. Strong ethics, communication skills, organizational skills, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement and industry best practices.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants	The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	11/03/2025
Posting Close Date	11/14/2025
Open Until Filled	No
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Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree and three years of annual giving fundraising experience?
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Do you have at least two years of experience managing an annual giving team?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

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