New

Director of Philanthropy I

North Carolina State University

Commensurate with experience

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Jun 12, 2026

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194709EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Director of Philanthropy I
Anticipated Hiring Range	Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; occasional night and weekend hours required as needed.
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	North Carolina Textile Foundation
About the Department	Over the past 125 years, the Wilson College of Textiles has developed a reputation for exceptional education, innovative research and productive industry partnerships. While we take pride in that legacy, we continue to set higher standards and new goals. That means establishing sustainability as the foundation of everything we do. It means updating the cutting edge technology used in our state-of-the-art labs and studios. It means a commitment to a welcoming and supportive culture. Put simply, it means using our textiles expertise to improve quality of life for everyone. We produce leaders who make a difference both at home in North Carolina and across the world. Students land top jobs in manufacturing, fashion, athletics, research, medicine, academia and more. Our faculty count the CDC, DOD and NSF as regular research partners. The Wilson College provides both the community feel of a small college and the resources of NC State University, a leading land-grant public research institution and recognized as one of the best employers in the state. Not to mention, it's located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which is consistently listed in U.S. News and World Report's best American cities to live in. At NC State, our employee value proposition aims to create an ecosystem of meaningful work opportunities that align with Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary, NC State's strategic plan. We strive to provide an accepting and dynamic culture, opportunities for personal growth and professional development, and programs to support your busy life. Simply put, we want you to achieve your highest potential at work. If you're a world-class applicant with a passion for higher education and a commitment to affecting positive change locally and globally, apply to become a part of our hyper-collaborative Wolfpack where everyone belongs.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account Retirement Programs Disability Plans Life Insurance Accident Plan Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs 12 Holidays Each Year Tuition and Academic Assistance And so much more! Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.
Essential Job Duties	Reporting to the Executive Director of Philanthropy, the Director of Philanthropy is responsible for identifying, qualifying, soliciting and stewarding major and leadership gift donors to NC State University. This position will serve as a part of the growing and ambitious North Carolina Textile Foundation ( NCTF) advancement team within the Wilson College of Textiles. The Director will serve as a liaison for NCTF as well as a leader for one or more academic departments or programs within Wilson College, and represent the full College through regular travel to one or more assigned regions. The Director will also play a key role in developing fundraising strategies for their assigned programs and the College, as we prepare for a future campaign. As appropriate, the Director will staff events and meetings with academic leaders (department heads, program directors, etc.), as well as identify and coordinate the management of key volunteers (e.g., alumni advisory board). The Director will be expected to manage a portfolio of discovery and actively managed prospects while also collaborating with fundraising colleagues within the Wilson College and across campus. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serve as an active team member in the development and implementation of short- and long-term planning for the Wilson College of Textiles' advancement team in support of the Dean's goals for year-over-year growth and creating a collaborative culture of philanthropy in the lead up to a new and ambitious fundraising campaign. Identification, qualification, cultivation and solicitation of prospects to create and grow a pipeline of 6- and 7-figure donors. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the priorities of the Wilson College of Textiles, with a specific focus on making a persuasive oral and written case for support for assigned programs. Strategic development and management of a portfolio with approximately 100-150 prospects and donors capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more, including development and execution of strategies in line with fundraising best practices (ie, Plus Delta). Consistently meet or exceed annual goals for outreach contacts, qualifications, visits, proposals submitted and funds raised. Serve as a liaison for the NCTF team for one or more academic departments or programs. Provide strategic guidance and staffing for assigned academic leaders (e.g., department heads) and develop fundraising strategies and priorities for the unit in preparation for a future campaign. Meet regularly with academic leaders and guide them in developing relationships with the top prospects for their programs. Provide training, materials and assistance for advancement colleagues in the Wilson College who may be building relationships with alumni and friends of assigned programs. As requested, staff the Dean at events or meetings, prepare briefings and manage follow-up. Represent the Wilson College through regular travel to one or more assigned regions (both in and out of state). Creation and implementation of comprehensive strategies to leverage networks and maximize fundraising results for assigned academic programs and in assigned geographic regions. Identification, coordination and management of key volunteers and award recipients in assigned academic programs (ie, department advisory boards) and geographic regions. Collaboration with colleagues to help align donors' philanthropic interests with various priorities within the College and across campus. Coordination of engagement and stewardship efforts as needed with appropriate College advancement colleagues. Staff committees, workgroups and project teams to represent the Wilson College of Textiles NCTF team at the request of the Executive Director.
Other Responsibilities	Attend a variety of College and university events throughout the year. Regular travel (local and out of state), and occasional night and weekend work is required. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years or greater of related professional experience, or a relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of five (5) years or greater of relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.
Other Required Qualifications	Ability to work well with faculty, administrators, volunteers, and colleagues as part of a team in a large, complex research university Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to build effective internal and external relationships Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a high attention to detail Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment Experience in cold calling, negotiating, and securing philanthropic gifts and successfully closing proposals Self-motivated and self-starting and an eagerness to be part of an emerging team Good listener Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude Ability to travel around the region and to other areas of the country Ability to work evenings and weekends as required Computer literacy
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree Experience staffing an academic leader and developing fundraising strategies for an academic program Proficiency in portfolio management and developing and executing prospect strategy per fundraising best practices An understanding of the land grant, research Tier One university environment Experience working in higher education, nonprofit advancement, or a foundation environment, with an understanding of donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising best practices. Demonstrated success developing and managing relationships with volunteers, advisory boards, alumni leaders, or other external stakeholders to advance organizational goals. Experience utilizing donor database and prospect management systems (e.g., CRM platforms) to track engagement activity, manage prospect pipelines, and support strategic fundraising efforts.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	A valid North Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start is required and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	06/11/2026
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00107760
Position Type	Exempt Professional Staff
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Department ID	180101 - Textiles - Dean's Office
EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.