Development Officer

Development Officer

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:

Position Information

General Information
Position Number
003802

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Working Title
Development Officer

Position Designation
EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year
12

Work Schedule
Varied. Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Hours per week
40

FLSA Status
Exempt

Division
University Advancement

Department
Development (Adm)

Work Location
Foundation

Salary Range
$62,115 - $75,808

Primary Purpose of Department
The Office of University Development's primary purpose is one of service and fund raising. These efforts include working closely with the divisions and departments requiring fundraising for special projects to increase private giving to the University. The Office of University Development is within the division of University Advancement.

Primary Purpose of Position
The Development Officer is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting alumni, parents, friends of UNC Charlotte, and community members for philanthropic support. This position will manage a portfolio of prospects and donors capable of making gifts between $1,000 - $10,000 annually.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• The Development Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio of 250-300 prospective donors, capable of making commitments of $1,000 - $10,000 annually.
• The Development Officer will conduct 144 in-person meetings annually with qualified prospects.
• Through personal visits, e-solicitations, special events, etc. the Development Officer will establish a relationship with prospective donors and will qualify and solicit them based on their ability and propensity to make a gift at the leadership level and/or a major gift.
• The Development Officer will be responsible for designing and executing strategies to effectively identify, cultivate, solicit and steward the prospective donors at the leadership level.
• The Development Officer will maintain complete and accurate records of contacts, proposal status, call reports and stewardship activities.
• The Development Officer will support volunteers and volunteer groups that support fundraising initiatives and identified areas of support.
• The Development Officer will work in concert with the prospect management team identification and donor movement.
• The Development Officer will develop strong working relationships with the Annual Giving team and will provide leadership and coordination for Niner Nation Gives.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2-5 years experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, higher education, sales, marketing, development, business administration, project management, or relationship management.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of securing four and five figure philanthropic gifts.
• Comfortability with cold calling and scheduling stakeholder appointments.
• Proven track record of working with volunteers.
• Team-oriented, self-starter who can proactively work and manage complex tasks.
• Proficiency in using fundraising databases and software.

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:

Posting Open Date
05/20/2025

Posting Close Date
05/30/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Proposed Hire Date

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other
2. Where did you learn about this posting?
   (Open Ended Question)
3. Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Do you have at least two years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, higher education, sales, marketing, development, business administration, project management, or relationship management?
   • Yes
   • No
5. Have you been successful in securing four and five figure philanthropic gifts? Please explain:
   (Open Ended Question)
6. Are you comfortable with cold calling and scheduling stakeholder appointments?
   (Open Ended Question)
7. Are you proficient in using fundraising databases and software? Please provide an example:
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents