Assistant Dean of Philanthropy, CALS

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 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS) is one of the largest colleges of its kind in the nation, with more than 4,000 students pursuing associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and 1,300 on-campus and 700 off-campus faculty and staff members that touch every county in North Carolina. Its research engine ranks in the top of land-grant university colleges. New research awards consistently exceed $120 million annually. Industry engagement is at the core of CALS with $5.6M in funding across 84 industry contracts with 56 unique companies in 2024. More than 43,000 volunteers and stakeholders engage in two million face-to-face contacts annually. Over 35,000 living CALS Alumni make up the pride of the Wolfpack!

Our extensive partnerships with agriculture, business, education, government, and industry create a unique culture of collaboration that increases productivity and fuels economic development. Land-grant roots inspire us to provide practical solutions for the real world. Our world-leading faculty and staff make it a reality. CALS serves the unique needs of diverse clients every day with subject-matter experts at 102 local centers across the state.

The mission of the CALS College Advancement office is to enhance, promote and support the academic programs, research and extension efforts of the College. Within CALS Advancement is the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc., a non-profit, 501c3 organization formed as a means of supporting agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities in CALS.

The Assistant Dean of Philanthropy will be a proven advancement leader and fundraiser who reports directly to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS) with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Associate Vice Chancellor, University Development in University Advancement. The Assistant Dean is the college's chief fundraising and engagement leader and will be responsible for managing the college advancement team and working closely with the Dean on strategic relationships and vision for Advancement. This position will build strong and mutually beneficial relationships between academic leadership, faculty, staff, donors, prospects, alumni, business and community leaders.

The incumbent will work closely with University Advancement and the Dean in the areas of program growth, organizational alignment, and program effectiveness; closely collaborating in the areas of recruitment and retention, performance management and assessment, and professional development. The Assistant Dean also partners with the Principal Gifts team in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement to cultivate and plan for the largest gifts to the college and/or the university.

The Assistant Dean will lead and administer a team of nearly 30 professionals that includes managers, gift officers, engagement and communications staff, and other advancement related administrative functions. The Advancement team works in close partnership with the multiple foundations and advisory boards including the NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc., NC Cooperative Extension Agricultural Programs, NC Agricultural and Life Sciences Research Foundation, JC Raulston Arboretum Advisory Board, Agricultural Institute Advisory Board and others that support a variety of research and serve multiple constituencies.

The Assistant Dean also serves as the President of The NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc. and will actively manage a focused portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors by guiding their cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

A valid driver's license is required and a North Carolina Driver's License must be obtained within 60 days of hire, and maintained as a condition of employment.

Applications should include a cover letter, resume/cv, and contact information for at least three professional references. Confidential review of materials will continue until the appointment is made.

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