Director of Development at North Carolina Hillel

Experience with Jewish communal organizations, Hillel, or university/higher education environments strongly preferred.

Strong proficiency with donor management software and CRM systems; comfort with data analysis and financial reporting.

Passion for Jewish life, student engagement, and higher education.

Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience, $75,000-$90,000.

Full-time exempt position with generous, flexible PTO policy with no accrual limits, including time off for Federal and Jewish holidays, summer and winter office closures, and rest time after work-related travel — all coordinated in advance with your supervisor to ensure team needs are met.

Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.

Professional development opportunities, Jewish learning, and mentoring.

Flexible hybrid working location within North Carolina; preference for candidates near the Triangle or Charlotte.

Meaningful professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities — this role has significant growth for the right candidate.

NC Hillel is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Director of Development to join our highly collaborative team at a pivotal moment of growth and impact.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a development professional with a passion for Jewish life and higher education to build and lead a comprehensive fundraising program serving Jewish students across North Carolina.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will be responsible for designing and executing NC Hillel's fundraising strategy, cultivating a robust major gifts program, and partnering closely with our Board of Directors and volunteer leadership to advance our mission.

North Carolina Hillel serves Jewish students across the UNC system, from the coast to the mountains. Whether it's their first time meeting a Jewish role model or taking ownership of their Jewish identity, students find NC Hillel to be a welcoming space to build community and grow.

As a proud recipient of the 2025 Hillel International Great Place to Work Award, NC Hillel is recognized for its inclusive, supportive, and mission-driven workplace culture.

We are a highly collaborative team that believes deeply in both our work and each other. The right candidate will find not only a fulfilling role but a genuine community and a platform to grow professionally in meaningful ways.

NC Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.

Chapel Hill, NC is home to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — one of the nation's premier public research universities — and sits at the heart of the Research Triangle, one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regions in the United States. The Triangle boasts a thriving Jewish community, a robust nonprofit sector, and a rich quality of life. Charlotte, NC's largest city, is a major financial and cultural hub with a growing and engaged Jewish community and excellent connectivity for regional and national travel.