Director of Development – Regional

Clemson University

Job ID:109053

Location:Remote Work

Full/Part Time:Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:Regular

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:

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

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 30, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

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.

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