Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STA00614PO26

Job Family
Alumni Relations and Development

Job Function
Development

USC Market Title
Director of Development

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132003

Job Level
P4 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)
Director of Development

Campus
Upstate

Work County
Spartanburg

College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department
UPS University Advancement

State Pay Range
G12

USC Market Range
MRK - $84,820 $108,146 $131,471

Anticipated Hiring Range
$84,820 - $108,146; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Alumni Development

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Director of Development
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00614PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Vice Chancellor for University Advancement (VCUA), the Director of Development will be responsible for the coordination and management of a comprehensive and ongoing development program through major gifts fundraising. Responsibilities include active engagement internally by working with university colleagues in cultivating Corporate and Foundation relations prospective donors, individuals, and alumni. Partners with colleagues to identify, cultivate and complete proposals / solicitations from prospective prospects. Proactively provides follow-up and stewardship on completed gifts.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of fundraising or development experience in higher education and/or hybrid development model. Familiarity with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT donor database preferred. Corporate and foundations/major gifts solicitation experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A successful background check and a good driving record is required. Ability to travel by the geographic location of donors/prospects, work evenings and weekends. Appropriate knowledge of principles and methods of planning and conducting a comprehensive corporate and foundation philanthropy fundraising program. Track record of visiting and qualifying donors/prospects. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with faculty, alumni, donors, students, volunteers, businesses and the general public. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated computer skills including database operation and word processing.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Serves as Prospect Manager for prospective donors with capacity of $25,000 or more with emphasis on current and future major gifts. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits the program priorities of the University. Uses Blackbaud RE-NXT to coordinate and document all prospect and donor relationships as well as any relevant assignment, cultivation, or solicitation information or pending opportunities.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
25

Job Duty

Meets process performance goals set and established by the VCUA that include individual and team goals. These goals include a set number of personal visits, with a focus on prospect identification and qualification as well as solicitations, with a focus on gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
25

Job Duty

Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with the VCUA and assigned colleges/schools. Number of solicitations are set and established by the VCUA and documented within an Opportunity in Blackbaud RE-NXT. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Actively works with deans, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and key volunteers in fundraising efforts, particularly the colleges/schools to which assigned. Partners closely with these campus partners on fundraising strategy and donor stewardship, as well as other colleagues in University Advancement.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
15

Job Duty

Serves as a member of the overall advancement team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Develops an annual plan of work, including specific fundraising and stewardship strategies, prospect research and development. Prepares reports and other required information as requested.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed.

Essential Function
No

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No

Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
09/01/2026

Job Open Date
08/13/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/210349