Director of Development - B.R.I.T.E.

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The Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise ( BRITE) at North Carolina Central University is a nationally recognized center for biotechnology education, research, workforce development, and industry engagement. BRITE prepares the next generation of scientists and biotechnology professionals through innovative academic programs, cutting-edge research, and experiential learning in partnership with leaders across the life sciences and biomanufacturing industries.

Since its establishment, BRITE has become a cornerstone of North Carolina Central University's commitment to advancing STEM education, expanding research capacity, and strengthening North Carolina's biotechnology workforce. Through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, students gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories while collaborating with faculty engaged in impactful scientific discovery.

Located in the heart of one of the nation's leading biotechnology hubs, BRITE maintains strong partnerships with biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and research institutions. These collaborations create opportunities for student success, workforce development, innovation, and economic growth throughout North Carolina and beyond.

As BRITE continues to expand its impact, philanthropy plays an increasingly important role in advancing its strategic priorities. Private support enables investments in student scholarships, faculty excellence, research innovation, laboratory enhancements, equipment, industry partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities that prepare graduates to lead in an evolving biotechnology landscape.

Working collaboratively with the Division of Institutional Advancement, BRITE seeks to build a sustainable culture of philanthropy that supports the institute's mission and positions it for continued growth and national prominence.

The BRITE Development Officer serves as the primary advancement professional dedicated to the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise ( BRITE). Working collaboratively with the Division of Institutional Advancement and BRITE leadership, the position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies that secure major, principal, corporate, foundation, and planned gifts in support of BRITE's strategic priorities.

The Development Officer identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards alumni, corporations, foundations, industry partners, and individual philanthropists while building a sustainable pipeline of major gift prospects. The position collaborates closely with faculty, university leadership, and Institutional Advancement colleagues to advance BRITE's mission through philanthropic investment.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development within the Division of Institutional Advancement with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Executive Director of BRITE. The position follows all Institutional Advancement fundraising policies, procedures, campaign strategies, prospect management standards, and gift acceptance guidelines

Knowledge in the following areas:

Success in this position will be demonstrated through:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in major gifts, corporate relations, foundation relations, development, sales, business development, or a closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

None

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Major Gift Development (40%)

Corporate and Foundation Partnerships (25%)

Advancement Operations (10%)

Donor Stewardship (15%)