Assistant Vice Chancellor of Development for Arts, Culture, and Community Engagement

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

University Development’s purpose is to support the mission of the university by raising private resources to enhance financial support for students, faculty, programs, and facilities. University Development provides leadership and centralized services to all development offices throughout the University, serving as a focal point for annual giving, application development and IT support; campaign management; constituent programs; corporate and foundation relations; donor relations; gift planning; gift services; industry relations; marketing/communications; parents giving; principal gifts; prospect management, research and analytics; regional programs; scholarships and student aid; talent management; university events; and volunteer engagement.

Carolina Development is proud of its donor-centered philosophy, pursuing activities that always respect the interests and intentions of the donor as well as the University. The organization’s collaborative nature is a critical component to fulfilling our mission of raising private funds to benefit the university.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and transferable skills!

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is seeking a strategic and highly collaborative fundraising leader to serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Development for Arts, Culture and Community Engagement. This is a pivotal leadership role for a bold, aspirational professional ready to shape the future of philanthropy across some of the University’s most dynamic and community-facing programs. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, the AVC will provide strategic direction and drive ambitious philanthropic growth in close partnership with Chief Development Officers across key units including the Ackland Art Museum, Carolina Performing Arts, Morehead Planetarium, North Carolina Botanical Garden and others. The AVC will lead efforts spanning major fundraising initiatives, donor engagement and stewardship, brand elevation and compelling impact reporting. In addition, the AVC will serve as a critical connector across the University, collaborating with the Vice Provost for Arts and Culture, Unit Leaders and colleagues across University Development to secure philanthropic investment. Together, advancing a bold vision for arts, culture and community engagement that deepens impact and elevates UNC’s role as a cultural leader.

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:

A demonstrated record of significant leadership and fundraising accomplishments.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Minimum of 8-10 years of successful fundraising experience. Preference for direct experience soliciting major gifts. Preference for capital campaign experience; management experience in a complex work environment.