Assistant Director of Development-School of Data & Information Sciences (SDIS)

Position Summary
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The Assistant Director of Development supports the School of Data and Information Sciences ( SDIS ) advancement program by assisting with the donor identification cultivation solicitation stewardship engagement and development operations. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer the Assistant Director helps build the prospect pipeline strengthen donor relationships and advance fundraising priorities across annual leadership and major giving collaboration with the University Development Office ( UDO ) Annual Giving prospect research partners and SDIS leadership the Assistant Director also supports prospect identification qualification cultivation solicitation and stewardship. The position uses donor and prospect data to identify opportunities for deeper engagement and giving. The Assistant Director prepares donor briefings contact reports proposals presentations and other materials to support strategic donor engagement and fundraising activity involving the Dean and other senior leaders. The Assistant Director supports a comprehensive stewardship and donor relations program designed to strengthen donor retention and demonstrate the impact of philanthropy. Responsibilities include developing donor communications impact reports recognition materials and other stewardship activities that connect donors to SDISs mission priorities and beneficiaries. The position also provides advancement services and operational support including maintaining accurate and timely donor records in DAVIE the Universitys CRM system; tracking donor activity and fundraising progress; supporting development reporting and budget management; and maintaining development calendars and schedules. Serving as a key liaison among SDIS leadership UDO partners campus colleagues donors alumni and other external constituents the Assistant Director must demonstrate strong organizational analytical communication event-planning and relationship-building skills. The position requires the ability to manage multiple priorities exercise sound judgment maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with donors alumni parents volunteers faculty staff and other constituents and to collaborate effectively across teams and organizational levels. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of donor stewardship fundraising gift management prospect development alumni engagement event planning and advancement operations preferably within higher education or a nonprofit environment. Demonstrated ability to understand donor interests motivations and philanthropic priorities and translate that understanding into meaningful engagement and stewardship strategies. Demonstrated critical thinking sound judgment discretion and a proactive approach to managing projects resolving issues tracking deliverables and communicating progress. Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate it clearly and concisely to support decision-making and donor engagement. Strong organizational project management and implementation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities work independently meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic environment. Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems and using data reports and other information to support fundraising stewardship events and donor engagement activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare professional donor correspondence briefings reports presentations and other development materials.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
1-3 years of experience in development fundraising donor relations alumni engagement event planning higher education advancement nonprofit advancement or relevant transferable experience.