Director of Development - Regional

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JOB SUMMARY:

Clemson University's Regional Development Team is looking for two Director's of Development to fulfill the following duties:

• Serves as Director of Development in a remote capacity for the Western U.S. region as part of the Regional Development program within the University Development Team and Advancement Division.
• In conjunction with the Senior Director of Regional Development, assists in the creation and implementation of a comprehensive regional major gift strategy that ensures a collaborative approach to expanding the University's engagement and fundraising efforts in the Western United States.
• Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major gifts from university-wide Western U.S. alumni, parents, and friends of Clemson University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

JOB DUTIES:

80% - Essential - Fundraising:

Manages a dynamic portfolio of major gift prospects and donors (up to 150 maximum) who have the capacity to make significant philanthropic gifts of $50,000 and above that will have a lasting impact on Clemson University. Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts from university-wide alumni, parents and friends through through 15-18 visits a month. Raises minimum of $1.25M annually with subsequent years' goals determined in conjunction with the Senior Director of Development. Creates and implements strategic prospect plans to increase the overall number of donors and level of commitments within the regional development program. Documents all donor and alumni interactions in centralized database.

10% - Essential - Strategic Collaboration:

Develops relationships to facilitate collaboration with team members across the Advancement Division, including College/Unit based colleagues, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement and other stakeholders to advance the philanthropic strategies and priorities of the University and Colleges throughout the Western U.S. Actively collaborates with members of the donor relations team to assist in strategic stewardship of assigned donors.

10% - Essential - Stewardship and Engagement:

Coordinates cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities and events related to development activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience: 1+ years' experience in alumni engagement, fundraising, business development, journalism or communication..

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience: 3+ years of fundraising experience with demonstrated ability to close six-figure gifts.

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only

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

Recognize or inspect visually

WORKING CONDITIONS:

50% - Overnight and day travel

Expected to participate in meetings with main campus colleagues which take place on Eastern Standard Time.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:: 37.5/week

Compensation Information

Expected Salary Range: $ 89,500.00 - $ 120,000.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 30, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

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 hrjob@clemson.edu 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.