Donor Services Specialist

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 37,000 high-performing students, 9,000 preeminent faculty and staff and 300,000 alumni. NC State is a research-extensive university known for its leadership in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We're also at the forefront of teaching and research 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 is to secure support for NC State University in terms of dollars, service, and engagement by delivering an integrated program of development, alumni relations and advancement services. Our objective is to build deep and long-term relationships with alumni and other stakeholders, and partners that will ensure increased support to NC State in the future.

Advancement Services provides timely, accurate and actionable resources to enhance fundraising and engagement activities at NC State University. We achieve this through effective business intelligence and reporting, compelling donor research and analysis, innovative technology, quality donor and alumni information, and superior customer service, all while applying ethical gift and data management practices. Advancement Services supports the operations of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and University Development as well as college and unit advancement offices. The unit oversees the University's alumni & donor database (Ellucian's Advance Web solution), analytics and reporting systems, processing gifts and conducting research about potential contribution opportunities. Advancement Services also maintains financial records, conducts donor research, receipts private gifts following the NC State Standard Operating Procedures for Acceptance of Gifts, administers the corporate matching gifts program, updates & verifies alumni records, plans and manages gift agreements & endowment reports.

The Office of Donor Services is an award-winning team committed to excellence and innovation. The office supports both standard and non-standard gift agreements, distinguished professorship agreements, endowment reporting, donor and honoree legacy pages, and naming opportunities.

Donor Services also serves as a key partner to fundraisers, providing guidance on IRS, federal, and state laws and regulations related to charitable giving and gift agreements. Donor Services also conducts naming evaluations for donors seeking to name facilities, programs, and positions, and guides development officers through established processes and policies.

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Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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The Donor Services Specialist ensures that all gift agreements and related processes, many of which are legally binding, are developed and managed in compliance with university, foundation, federal, and state policies and practices. Donor Services seeks a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative team environment.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple detail-oriented responsibilities simultaneously while collaborating closely with frontline fundraising staff. This position reports to the Associate Director of Donor Services.

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In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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