Donor Relations Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Feb 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department School of Law-360001
Career Area Development and Fundraising
Posting Open Date 10/31/2023
Application Deadline 02/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Donor Relations Manager
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20060254
Vacancy ID NF0007471
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $70,000 - $77,000
Proposed Start Date 12/01/2023

Position Information


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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship; to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.
Position Summary
The Donor Relations Manager is a supervisory role and will report to the Director of Development and Donor Relations and will serve as an integral member of the Office of Advancement team. The donor relations team provides fundraising, donor, and alumni operational services to all members of the advancement team. To address the sophisticated needs of our advancement operation, we must expand the breadth of our donor relations and stewardship activities to ensure every donor to Carolina Law receives an equal level of stewardship dependent upon the donor level. The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for working with the law school advancement team to create and implement comprehensive donor relations and stewardship programs that appropriately and consistently promote interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels. This will encompass annual fundholder stewardship, individual donor stewardship, oversight of stewardship programs, and the addition of creative ways to highlight and feature a broad spectrum of Carolina Law donors in our communication efforts. The Donor Relations Manager will partner with the Director of Advancement Communications to ensure all communications are unified in message and support the law school’s efforts to educate, cultivate, and recognize donors. The Donor Relations Manager will work closely with the Director of Development and Donor Relations and the Associate Dean for Advancement to build a culture of high achievement and accountability across the law school donor relations and communications team, as well as strong, professional relationships with the University Development Office and campus partners throughout the University.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with related experience. For positions with responsibility for direct solicitation of gifts and funds, a minimum of 1 year of professional-level, direct solicitation/fundraising experience is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The Donor Relations Manager will be a polished advancement professional who knows and understands the nature and purpose of public higher education. Ability to lead and manage teams with individual expectations, deliverables, and accountability as well as inspire team collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple advancement activities simultaneously and coordinate development strategies in collaboration with law school and university partners.
Ability to work collaboratively with leadership to plan and implement a donor relations plan.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High level of creativity, initiative, and motivation. Team oriented and willingness to set a leadership example for all members of the advancement team.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Leading candidates will have: A minimum of five or more years of experience with demonstrated successful experience and effectiveness in donor relations, communications, project management, donor identification and solicitation, preferably in a higher education setting with law school experience.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/267804

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Nick Goettsch
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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