Clemson University Hiring for Director of Development for Parent Philanthropy at Clemson, SC Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Clemson University’s University Development Team is looking for a Director of Development for Parent Philanthropy to fulfill the following duties:

• Serves as Director of Development within the Advancement Division and the University Development Team (UDT).
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards major gifts ($25K and above) from assigned portfolio of current parent constituents.
• Creates and implements strategic prospect plans to increase the donors and commitments within the parent philanthropy program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

80% – Essential -Fundraising:
Manages a dynamic portfolio (up to 150) of major gift prospects/donors who have the capacity to make gifts ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts from current parent constituents through 15-18 visits a month. Raises a minimum of $1,000,000 in year one with subsequent years’ goals determined in conjunction with the Executive Director of Development. Creates and implements strategic prospect plans to increase the overall number of donors and level of commitments within the parent philanthropy program.

10% – Essential – Stewardship and Engagement:
Coordinates cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities and events related to development activities.

10% – Essential – Strategic Collaboration:
Seeks opportunities to collaborate with team members across the Advancement Division as necessary to achieve individual and team fundraising goals. In accordance to Clemson’s Fiercely Forward campaign, play a pivotal role in advancing the campaign’s pillars, which include fiercely supporting students, the Clemson experience, exceptional faculty and graduate education, state of the art facilities, and Clemson’s future.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education – Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experience – 1+ Years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience – 3+ Years in development or related experience in alumni engagement, fundraising, prospect research and/or business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge – Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors Budget – Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Walk or move about
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5/week

Expected Salary Range: $70,000.00- $85,000.00

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 21, 2023

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email [email protected] upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.