Director of Development – College of Business

Clemson University
Job ID:106475
Location:Clemson University
Full/Part Time:Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
JOB SUMMARY:
Clemson University’s University Development Team is looking for a Director of Development for the College of Business to fulfill the following duties:

• Serves as Director of Development Level II within the Advancement Division and the University Development Team (UDT).
• Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards philanthropic major gifts from assigned Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business alumni and friends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:
80% – Essential – Fundraising:
Manages a dynamic portfolio (150 maximum) of prospects/donors who have the capacity to make a philanthropic major gift. Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts from Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business alumni and friends through 180-200 visits annually. Raises a minimum of $750,000 on an annual basis with subsequent years’ goals determined in conjunction with the Senior Director. Creates and implements annual plans to increase the overall number of donors and level of commitments within the College. Encourages generosity of constituents for service and advocacy opportunities.
10% – Essential – Strategic Collaboration & Partnerships:
Seeks opportunities to collaborate with team members across the Advancement Division and within the College as necessary to achieve individual and team fundraising goals. Articulates Clemson and the College’s mission and vision to inspire constituents and forge strategic partnerships.
10% – Essential – Stewardship & Engagement:
Coordinates cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities related to development activities for assigned donors and/or college in close collaboration with Donor Relations team members.
JOB DUTIES:
80% – Essential – Fundraising:
Manages a dynamic portfolio (150 maximum) of prospects/donors who have the capacity to make a philanthropic major gift. Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts from Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business alumni and friends through 180-200 visits annually. Raises a minimum of $750,000 on an annual basis with subsequent years’ goals determined in conjunction with the Senior Director. Creates and implements annual plans to increase the overall number of donors and level of commitments within the College. Encourages generosity of constituents for service and advocacy opportunities.
10% – Essential – Strategic Collaboration & Partnerships:
Seeks opportunities to collaborate with team members across the Advancement Division and within the College as necessary to achieve individual and team fundraising goals. Articulates Clemson and the College’s mission and vision to inspire constituents and forge strategic partnerships.
10% – Essential – Stewardship & Engagement:
Coordinates cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities related to development activities for assigned donors and/or college in close collaboration with Donor Relations team members.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education – Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experience – 3+ years related experience in alumni engagement, fundraising, business development, journalism or communications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge – Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors Budget – Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
60% – Overnight and Day Travel
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 37.5; Expected Salary Range ($ 61,852.00 – $ 80,000.00)
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 28, 2022
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. 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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