Description

Ready to lead the future of prospect development at a premier land-grant institution? NC State University is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to architect our next comprehensive campaign and redefine the intersection of data and donor engagement.

We aren’t just looking for a manager; we’re looking for a partner to help build a world-class, service-minded program. With our newly launched Kindsight Ascend on Salesforce (Lobo) and a strategic charge to integrate AI-driven prospect discovery, you will have the autonomy and the tools to lead the Pack into a new era of philanthropy.

Why this is the pinnacle move for your Prospect Development career:

Own the Tech Roadmap: Champion the integration of emerging technologies to deliver scalable, analytically-driven solutions for discovery and segmentation.

Strategic Influence: Collaborate directly with University Development leadership to shape gift pyramid modeling, portfolio alignment, and pipeline analysis for a major university-wide campaign.

Unified Insight: Bridge the gap between complex data and human connection. You will create a unified vision for our donor pipeline that empowers fundraisers and drives alignment across a decentralized ecosystem.

Lead a High-Performing Team: Manage and mentor a skilled team in a culture that rewards experimentation, curiosity, and ethical data stewardship.

Raleigh Life: Join a top-tier university in one of the nation's fastest-growing tech hubs, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work.

Come join the Pack.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of five years of prospect development experience
• Minimum of three years of strong, demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong, demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with experience leading a team while building trust and collaboration across departments
• Experience in building effective relationships and collaborating with senior leadership, campus partners and fundraisers to develop aligned strategies, advance shared goals and drive fundraising success
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and present complex data, prospecting strategies and new technologies clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences
• Expertise in prospect research and prospect management, with knowledge of current best practices, ethical standards and data governance
• Demonstrated ability to apply prospect research strategies to identify and prioritize prospects aligned with university initiatives and strategic objectives
• Proven experience designing and executing research methodologies, rating systems and portfolio strategies aligned to institutional goals
• Ability to identify, evaluate and implement technology solutions, processes and systems that support research and fundraising
• Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and influence without authority
• High attention to detail, sound judgment and experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Fluency in the use of relationship databases, data tools and software (e.g. Salesforce, Tableau, Excel, subscription research tools)
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and vendor relationships
• Strong commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and operational excellence