Job Description
Department
WUNC-FM-259000Career Area
Public Relations/Communications/MarketingPosting Open Date
10/07/2026Application Deadline
10/28/2026Open Until Filled
NoPosition Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)Working Title
Principal Gifts ManagerAppointment Type
EHRA Non-FacultyPosition Number
01000752Vacancy ID
NF0010100Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time PermanentFTE
1Hours per week
40Position Location
North Carolina, USHiring Range
$120,000 - $140,000Proposed Start Date
11/09/2026Be a Tar Heel!
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.
Position Summary
The Principal Gifts Manager will serve as a senior leader and strategic partner responsible for raising major and planned gifts. The Principal Gifts Manager will lead WUNC’s major gifts, planned giving programs, capital campaigns, and supervise WUNC’s Grants and Major Gifts Officer. They will assure that new major gift funds are raised annually by developing and implementing cultivation and stewardship plans to meet WUNC’s fundraising goals.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The Principal Gifts Manager will be a polished fundraising executive who knows and understands the nature and purpose of public radio. Leading candidates will have:
* Mastery of the basic principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, closure, and stewardship of individual prospects
* Seven years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, with preference given for fundraising management experience
* Mastery of the basic principles and techniques of successful fundraising as they pertain to the identification, cultivation, closure, and stewardship of individual prospects
* Seven years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, with preference given for fundraising management experience
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Familiarity with public broadcasting
* Supervisory experience and/or experience mentoring development colleagues in knowledge and understanding of fundraising, and the skill to motivate and engender the confidence of co-workers and volunteers
* An employment history highlighted by increasing levels of responsibility
* A strong drive to be successful
* Integrity and sincerity
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills
* Supervisory experience and/or experience mentoring development colleagues in knowledge and understanding of fundraising, and the skill to motivate and engender the confidence of co-workers and volunteers
* An employment history highlighted by increasing levels of responsibility
* A strong drive to be successful
* Integrity and sincerity
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326622Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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