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09/30/2026

Principal Gifts Manager

WUNC - News



Company WUNC - News
Position WUNC Principal Gifts Manager
Description 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 $95,000 - $120,000

Interested candidates must apply online at

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325894

Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV and cover letter. The deadline to apply is October 14, 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.
App Date 10/14/2026
Contact WUNC HR
Phone (919) 445-9150
Email wunc_hr@wunc.org

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