Principal Gifts Manager

WUNC Principal Gifts Manager
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill

Are you interested in working with a fun team and for one of the best public radio stations in the country? Please apply for WUNC’s Principal Gifts Manager position. Listeners make everything WUNC does possible, and we need someone who loves public media and major donor fundraising. You’ll work directly with listeners, the Development staff, and the rest of WUNC’s award-winning team. If you listen to WUNC, you’ll love meeting the reporters, journalists, and hosts who make it all happen.WUNC seeks a candidate who is an experienced fundraising executive who knows and understands the purpose of public radio. A WUNC listener is preferred.

WUNC is one of the more well-resourced public radio stations in the country. It is headquartered in the Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) of North Carolina.The Triangle is often rated among the top areas to live in the country.The ocean and mountains are just a few hours away.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Possess the ability to maintain awareness and control while expressing emotions
• Possess knowledge in the areas of nonprofit fundraising, gift processing, data management with individual and mass record updates and building and running queries and reports.
• An employment history highlighted by increasing levels of responsibility
• A strong drive to be successful
• Integrity and sincerity
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000

Interested candidates must apply online at
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326622
Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV and cover letter.The deadline to apply is October 28, 2026.

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.

From the UNC-Chapel Hill posting

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

Hiring Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Posting Open Date: 10/07/2026

Application Deadline: 10/28/2026

Proposed Start Date: 11/09/2026

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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

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

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.