Summary: The Director of the Queens Fund is responsible for creating, implementing, and evaluating fundraising strategies for current-use gifts to help build a sustainable base of support for Queens. Strategic outreach to alumni, parents, and friends of the university will be done in conjunction with the broader Advancement communications plans to purposefully engage different affinity groups in meaningful ways. Particular focus will be paid to leveraging larger moments, including reunion and #QUnited giving day, while also developing a pipeline of major and planned gift donors as a part of larger university-wide and college-specific campaign strategies.

The Director of the Queens Fund reports to the Senior Director of Engagement and Giving and has supervisory responsibility for a part-time Engagement and Giving Officer. Previous work in higher education fundraising is a plus and experience with marketing is a must. This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead fundraising program with goals to raise $3M+ annually from alumni and friends for the Queens Fund;
• Develop and oversee Queens Fund communication strategy with Queens’ leadership groups including, but not limited to the Student Alumni Council, Parents’ Council, Alumni Association Board, Board of Visitors, McColl School of Business Board of Advisors, Blair College of Health Board of Advisors, and Board of Trustees.
• Develop and implement micro-campaign strategies to increase financial support for the Queens Fund with particular attention on expanding alumni participation with giving and securing investments from Royal Society donors;
• Work with Advancement colleagues and other members of the university community to identify and market to high potential major gift prospects;
• Manage Queens’ giving societies including, but not limited to, the President’s Leadership Circle, the Royal Society of the Queens Fund and the Adelaide Society;
• Lead strategies for #QUnited giving day along with other target campaigns including, but not limited to, Giving Tuesday, reunion giving, and faculty and staff support;
• Partner with Advancement colleagues to produce written and digital communication along with impactful in-person and virtual events through Slate;
• Manage a part-time Engagement and Giving Officer focused on young alumni and other affinity groups;
• Support Queens Fund Committee of the Alumni Association Board.

Non-Essential Duties: Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and University needs.

Education/Skill Requirements

• Previous work in higher education fundraising is a plus and experience with marketing is a must.
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker.
• Successful track record of developing and implementing strategies and programs that increase donor participation and dollars.
• Exceptionally strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation) and ability to quickly establish and maintain strong rapport with donors.
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Proven ability in taking initiative and works well under pressure.
• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism and a proven ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Strong reasoning skills and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to resolve problems.
• Ability to actively listen and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Slate, or similar CRM software.
• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience with 3-5+ years of experience in related field.

Application Process

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1.     A cover letter addressing the position qualifications and experience

2.     Current résumé or CV

3.     Salary requirements

4.     Contact information for three professional references.

Applications received by May 25, 2022, will receive first consideration. Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

About Queens University of Charlotte

Located in the heart of the nation’s second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city’s diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on
supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.

Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger. Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.

By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world’s most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.

Benefits 

Queens offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution (matching) and supplemental 403(b) retirement plans, vacation and generous paid holidays, tuition remission and tuition exchange, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, paid parental leave, FMLA leave when eligible, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), free access to the Levine Center, wellness programs. In addition, employees may choose benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance and legal assistance. 

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, child birth and conditions related to pregnancy or child birth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs.

Any individual with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Queens' job search/selection process should contact the Director of Human Resources at 704.337.2222.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

·         Eye-Hand Coordination: Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, copier, calculator and other office equipment.

·         Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

·         Repetitive Motion: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

·         Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

·         Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

·         Physical Strength: Will regularly be required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools and controls reach with hands and arms.  Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

·         Cognitive / Emotional: Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions.

 Work Conditions

·         Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet requirements of the position, including occasional nights, and/or weekends.

·         Must be willing and able to travel (by car, bus, air, or other modes as appropriate; overnight stays) to achieve goals.

·         Work in office environment, involving contact with faculty, staff, donors, students, parents, service providers and vendors.

·         Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.

Nothing in this job description restricts the university’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects the university’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; this job description is subject to change at any time.·