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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & TEAM LEAD
One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.
Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.
Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.
Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.
Clemson University's University Development within the Advancement Division is looking for a Senior Director of Development & Team Lead to fulfill the following duties:
- Serves as Senior Director of Development and Team Lead within the Advancement Division, the University Development Team and leads development strategy for multiple colleges.
- Provides strategy, leadership, direction, coordination and management of all levels of giving for all units/programs within the College of Science.
- Develops priorities and philanthropic strategy in collaboration with Unit leaders for other colleges within the portfolio of leadership responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
60% - Essential - Fundraising:
Manages a dynamic portfolio of prospects/donors who have the capacity to make a philanthropic major gift of $50,000 or more. Qualifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards gifts from alumni and friends across multiple academic colleges through a combination of in-person and virtual donor visits and making major gift solicitations. Executes strategic cultivation and solicitation plans tailored to individual donor's interests, capacity, and philanthropic priorities. Raises a minimum of $1.5M on an annual basis with the goals for subsequent years determined in conjunction with the Executive Director. Primary fundraising focus on the College of Science.
20% - Essential - College Leadership and Engagement:
Establishes strong partnerships with the Dean and strategic leaders within the College. Leads efforts for the unit for the upcoming capital campaign by collaborating with College and supporting unit/program leadership to develop philanthropic strategy that advances the key priorities for the campaign and the College's mission. Engages actively with the Dean and college/unit leaders in the cultivation and stewardship efforts of top donors and prospects. Serves as the primary liaison and mission critical link between the Advancement division and the College and its supporting units/programs.
10% - Essential - People Leadership and Collaboration:
Directly supervises a team of development officers and internal support team members. Coaches and mentors them to achieve their fundraising and performance goals/objectives, providing constructive feedback and support when necessary. Leads comprehensive annual planning and performance review procedures with team members. Assists in onboarding new team members and participates in required manager/supervisor activities, trainings, etc. as required to successfully oversee the work of direct reports. Collaborates with peer Unit Leads to ensure consistency and collaboration across the department.
10% - Essential - Strategy and Campaign:
Utilizes relationships with the Dean and other key leaders to advance the philanthropic strategies and fundraising priorities of the assigned colleges, including the Fiercely Forward campaign. Facilitates collaboration with and communicates priorities to team members across the Advancement division who are essential to the fundraising efforts. Manages the College of Science campaign cabinet with support from the Unit Lead Liaison. Communicates, collaborates and coordinates between the College and Advancement division, as well as creates productive partnerships with other college and unit fundraising programs.