WUNC Major Gifts Officer

North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill

WUNC Radio is hiring a Major Gifts Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to establish relationships with individual donors and to cultivate, solicit, and steward them for major annual fund and special project contributions.

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming like “All Things Considered,” “It’s Been a Minute,” and “Latino USA” to a broad listening audience.  WUNC reaches listeners in North Carolina from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of seven stations and has listeners across the country and around the world through online streaming and podcasts.

Interested applicants must apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/298245

The salary range for this position is $85,000-115,000.

Candidates should be prepared to attach a current resume and cover letter. The deadline to apply is 4/30/2025.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

5 or more years’ experience in fundraising, experience soliciting gifts of $25,000 or more, and exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

* Mastery of the basic principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, closure, and stewardship of individual donor prospects
* 8-10 years fundraising experience with an established history of soliciting gifts of $50,000+
* Deep Familiarity, dedication and appreciation for Public Media
* Experience in Public Media preferred
* The skill to motivate and engender the confidence of co-workers and volunteers
* A strong drive to be successful and the ability to take initiative on individual tasks as well as to help identify and assist team members in resolving any donor issues that arise
* Integrity and sincerity