Director of Development at North Carolina Hillel

Director of Development North Carolina Hillel Role Overview NC Hillel is at a genuine inflection point. With a growing donor base, an energized board, and a track record of impact across the UNC system, we are building the infrastructure to match our ambitions. The Director of Development will be the architect of that infrastructure.

This is a senior, strategic role for a development professional who wants to build something, not just maintain it. You will design and lead NC Hillel's fundraising strategy, create and grow our alumni and parent giving programs, and work directly with major donors, board members, and lay leaders to advance our mission. You will also supervise a Development Associate and a team of undergraduate interns.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, you will be a key member of our leadership team and a visible presence in the North Carolina Jewish community. This position may be based in the Triangle or Charlotte, NC, with some domestic travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Campaign Leadership Partner with the Executive Director and Development Committee to build and execute an annual fundraising plan, calendar, and moves-management strategy designed to grow NC Hillel's philanthropic reach year over year. Lead both short- and long-term development strategies, with particular emphasis on launching and scaling NC Hillel's alumni and parent giving programs. Identify and pursue new revenue streams, grant opportunities, and organizational partnerships.

Donor Relations and Solicitation Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with tailored cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation strategies. Conduct direct solicitations of mid-level and grassroots donors. Build and steward long-term donor relationships through meaningful recognition and engagement programs.

Events and Communications Lead strategy and planning for grassroots fundraising campaigns, including campaign calendars, mailings, digital communications, and social media engagement, and supervise the Development Associate in day-to-day implementation. Plan and execute 2 to 4 regionally based donor cultivation events per year for current and prospective donors and community supporters, identifying opportunities to connect donors to Hillel's programming on campus. Board and Volunteer Engagement Serve as the primary professional liaison to the Development Committee, providing strategic guidance, tools, and training to strengthen donor cultivation efforts.

Partner with the Executive Director to support and mobilize the Board of Directors and lay leaders as fundraising ambassadors. Team Leadership and Supervision Provide oversight of fundraising operations providing clear direction, professional development, and task supervision for the Development Associate. Supervise and mentor undergraduate Development Interns, creating structured learning opportunities across all aspects of a professional fundraising program.

Train campus professionals, including student engagement and program staff, on best practices for identifying, prospecting, and cultivating parent and alumni donors. Develop tools, playbooks, and frameworks that empower non-development staff to build authentic relationships that translate into philanthropic support. Grants and Operations Research, prepare, and submit grant proposals; manage grant relationships and reporting.

Oversee donor database management (Little Green Light), gift processing, acknowledgment, and monthly benchmark reporting. Analyze campaign data, donor trends, and fundraising outcomes to continuously inform strategy.

Qualifications

Experience 4 to 7 years of progressive experience in a development role, with demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and campaign management. Proven project management skills, including managing multiple campaigns or initiatives simultaneously.