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Job Summary

Under limited supervision, reporting to the Senior Director of Development (Senior Director) for Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy, the Director of Development will be responsible for the coordination and management of a comprehensive and ongoing development program for the University of South Carolina with emphasis on corporate and foundation gifts of $K and above. Responsibilities include active engagement internally by working with university colleagues in cultivating Corporate and Foundation prospective donors. Partners with colleagues to identify, cultivate and complete proposals / solicitations from corporations and foundations. Proactively provides follow-up and stewardship on completed gifts. This position will be part of the University Development team and will operate within the system and procedures of UofSC Development to ensure consistent and well-coordinated activities. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelors 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 Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Job Duties Job Duty Manages a portfolio of corporate and foundation gift prospects. Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a gift portfolio that benefits program priorities of the University. Uses Blackbaud CRM to coordinate and document all corporate and foundation relationships as well as any relevant assignment, cultivation, or solicitation information or pending opportunities. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25% Job Duty Solicits prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations in coordination with centrals office Principal Gifts program and all assigned colleges / schools. Number of solicitations are set and established by the Senior Director with consultation with the Director of Development that include individual solicitation goals. All solicitations are documented within a Plan and Opportunity in Blackbaud CRM. Establish a donor pipeline by entering all opportunities in Blackbaud CRM. Adheres to Prospect Development policies and procedures. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20% Job Duty Meets process performance goals set and established by the Senior Director with consultation with the Director of Development that includes individual goals. These goals include a set number of personal initial visits, and solicitations, with a focus on the Top 5 gift closures selected at the beginning of the fiscal year, and tracked via the Fundraiser Dashboard through timely documentation in Blackbaud CRM. Stewardship visits are strongly encouraged. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25% Job Duty Actively works with the Senior Director of Development for Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy and the directors of development for each assigned college and their respective Deans to determine appropriate fundraising priorities and needs. Builds, manages and stewards a gift portfolio of corporations and / or foundations benefitting the University, particularly the colleges to which assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15% Job Duty Serves as a member of the USC development team by collaborating with colleagues across disciplines on donor strategies. Files timely contact reports, maintains accurate records and provides updated information for electronic databases as appropriate. Serves on committees and attends staff meetings as required. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5% Job Duty Accepts and implements other specific assignments as directed. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5% Job Duty In collaboration with Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy team members, 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 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 Drug and Alcohol Testing.