Clemson University · 1 day ago
Senior Director of Development & Unit Lead - College of Business
Clemson, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expClemson University is a leading public research institution seeking a Senior Director of Development & Unit Lead for the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. This role involves providing strategic oversight for philanthropic engagement, developing fundraising strategies, and managing a team to achieve fundraising goals.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the Senior Director of Development and Unit Lead for the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business within the Advancement Division while reporting to the Executive Director of Development
Provides strategic oversight and leadership for all levels of philanthropic engagement across the College's departments and programs
In close partnership with College leadership and the Executive Director, develops and executes fundraising strategies that align with institutional priorities and drive meaningful support
Acts as a key liaison between the College and the Advancement Division, fostering collaboration and cultivating strong partnerships across campus fundraising teams
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 college/unit donors, alumni and friends through 160-180 visits annually
Raises a minimum of $2 million on an annual basis with subsequent years' goals determined in conjunction with the Executive Director
Coordinates cultivation, stewardship and donor engagement opportunities/events for assigned donors and the PCOB
Establishes strong partnerships with the Dean and strategic leaders within the College
Leads efforts for the unit for the current 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
Leads efforts to grow the philanthropic pipeline and revenue for the College
Serves as the primary liaison and mission critical link between the Advancement division and the College and its supporting units/programs
Directly supervises a team of development officers and internal support team members
Coaches and mentors them to achieve their fundraising and performance goals/objectives
Leads comprehensive annual planning and performance review procedures with team members
Participates in required manager/supervisor activities, trainings, etc. as required to successfully oversee the work of direct reports
Utilizes relationships with the Dean and other key leaders to advance the philanthropic strategies and priorities of the College and exceed the annual fundraising goals
Facilitates collaboration with team members across the Advancement division who are essential to the College's fundraising efforts
Participates as a member of the University Development Team's Unit Lead collective
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5+ Years of related experience in fundraising, development, sales, alumni engagement
Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations
Manages work of others including hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff
Responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation
Overnight Travel. Day and overnight travel required
Preferred
Preferred experience in Higher Education or complex non-profit fundraising with demonstrated ability to close six and seven figure gifts
Company
Clemson University
Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant and sea-grant research university.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (103)
2024 (103)
2023 (74)
2022 (60)
2021 (62)
2020 (50)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.14MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityDensoUS Department of Energy
2024-12-03Grant· $2.47M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-08-20Grant
Leadership Team
M. Karen McCauley
CEO and President Clemson University Foundation
Wil Brasington
Chief Executive Officer, Clemson Alumni Association
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