Job ID: 48752
Location: Clemson, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 18 days ago

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A reputable university is seeking a strategic, engaging Director of Development to manage all levels of giving within their department. This is a front-line fundraising position who will manage a dynamic portfolio of prospects/donors who have the capacity to make high-value philanthropic major gifts.
 
This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity with a hybrid schedule based in Clemson, SC. Frequent local and out of state travel is required.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Serves as the liaison between the university development team and assigned department
  • Qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts from donors, alumni, and friends through annual visits
  • Raises a minimum of $750K-$1.25M on an annual basis
  • Coordinates cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities and events
  • Establishes strong partnerships across the university
  • Leads efforts for the unit for the upcoming capital campaign
  • Collaborate with the marketing team for needed materials
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of fundraising, development, or sales experience
  • Major gifts experience required
  • Strong client relations skills
 
Benefits & Compensation:
  • $80,000 – $100,000
  • Vacation & holiday schedule
  • State health insurance
  • Contributing retirement