Job Details
Posting Number: PG194648EP
Internal Recruitment: No
Working Title: Associate Director of Philanthropy, Corporate Foundation Relations
Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience and Education
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8am - 5pm includes some nights and travel
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Department: University Development
About the Department:
North Carolina State University was founded in 1887 with the purpose of creating economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina. Today, NC State is the largest university in North Carolina, with more than 40,500 high-performing students, more than 10,000 preeminent faculty and staff and more than 310,000 dedicated alumni. NC State is a Research One (R1) university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We’re also at the forefront of teaching and discovery in agriculture, business, design, education, humanities and social sciences, natural resources, textiles and veterinary medicine. NC State is consistently named as one of the best values in higher education, and many of our programs are ranked at the top of their respective disciplines. We take a great deal of pride in our collaborative, supportive and collegial team culture. All staff are provided opportunities for training and professional development, with an eye to personalized career growth.
The mission of University Advancement at NC State is to amplify the university’s local and global impact by nurturing lifelong relationships, championing philanthropy and strengthening the Wolfpack community. The division is composed of six teams — Advancement Services; Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving; Finance, Administration and Talent Management; Principal Gifts Program; University Development; and University Special Events and Experiences — that build relationships across the university and beyond to ensure a best-in-class experience for alumni, friends and donors.
University Development raises philanthropic support for university goals and priorities that benefit NC State’s students, faculty, campus and, ultimately, the state of North Carolina by working closely and strategically with teams throughout University Advancement and within the university’s colleges, units and programs. The department includes the offices of Central Major Gifts, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Development Communications and Stewardship, Gift Planning and Prospect Development.
Essential Job Duties:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Foundation Relations, the Associate Director will work in close collaboration with members of the University Advancement team and serve as the primary prospect manager for a portfolio of foundations, corporations and organizations. The Associate Director is responsible for identifying and building relationships with corporations and foundations to secure private funding for university-wide initiatives in accordance with industry best practices in development. The Associate Director also develops, implements and evaluates strategies to conceive, develop, and manage the creation of proposals on behalf of North Carolina State University.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Through strategic identification, qualification, and cultivation manage a portfolio of foundation and corporate partners and implement cultivation/solicitation strategies for each partner.
- Create mutually beneficial relationships that align with the priorities of the University, are multi-faceted, and can provide annual revenues of six figures or more.
- Prepare proposals and related materials as needed to secure revenue, with a priority on gift based funding. Develop funding proposals for foundations, corporations, corporate foundations, and organizations, working with appropriate faculty and other academic personnel.
- Consistently meet individual contact, proposal and fundraising goals including strategy development and newly discovered opportunities; document all development activities in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain strong understanding of the basic research efforts and develop relationships with academic and research leaders. Use this information to match corporate and foundation interests with these research areas in support of university priorities.
- Represent at university advancement and university-wide events.
Other Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Two years of professional-level experience in direct solicitation / fundraising or a closely related field (such as sales) are required
Other Required Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethics of successful fundraising, particularly in the area of corporate and foundation relations
- Proven relationship builder with the ability to form trusting relationships and work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, volunteers, alumni and colleagues
- Strong writer with some grant writing experience
- High attention to detail and processes
- Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic team environment
- Unquestioned integrity
- Commitment to a collegial and collaborative team approach
- Self-motivated and driven with an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving
- Optimism, perseverance and a positive attitude
- Computer literacy and competency with office productivity software and with relevant CRM software
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education fundraising
- Previous corporate and foundation fundraising experience
- Familiarity with NC State University
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 60 days of start date. Must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes
Commercial Driver's License required: No
Job Open Date: 05/08/2026
Anticipated Close Date: Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Number: 00106886
Position Type: EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.00
Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
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